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- Sadly, ‘Munjya’ is neither funny-haha, nor does it make you want to look under your seat, despite its liberal use of jump-scares, and a CGI ghoul. It is based on a Konkan tale which uses the myth of ‘munjya’, an adolescent boy who dies before he is of age, and whose spirit breaks loose in order to fulfil incomplete desires.
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Aug 25, 2024 · Screenwriter Niren Bhatt had confirmed in an interview with Mid-Day that Munjya is based on Maharashtrian folklore. The upanayana ceremony, which is customarily performed when a boy is seven years old, involves tying a sacred thread around the boy's torso and waist in many Hindu families.
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Produced by Amar Kaushik and Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films, it is the fourth installment in the Maddock Supernatural Universe and focuses on the legend of munjya, inspired by Indian folklore and mythology. Munjya was theatrically released worldwide on 7 June 2024, garnering positive reviews from critics. [5]
Jun 11, 2024 · 'Munjya' is a part of the same horror universe, which includes Stree', 'Stree 2' and 'Bhediya'. Varun Dhawan also had a cameo role in 'Munjya', in which he reprised his role from the movie 'Bhediya'.
Munjya's are described as restless bachelor ghosts who roam trees at night, possessing cleverness and multilingual abilities. While most Munjya's are not harmful, they may retaliate against those who defile their tree homes, potentially pelting offenders with stones or causing accidents.
May 28, 2024 · Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and written (dialogue and screenplay) by Niren Bhatt, Munjya is a tale all the way from the mysterious and marvelous Konkan coast. The rich visuals only add extravagance and eeriness to a story that deserves to be seen. And the eponymous hero is India’s first CGI central character.
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The Origins and Significance of Munja. According to the myth, the Munja is the spirit of a Brahmin who died prematurely, often before completing crucial rites or achieving spiritual fulfillment.
Jul 4, 2024 · Munjya is based on a Maharashtrian folklore. When asked if the makers ever thought that it would be a limiting idea as people beyond Maharashtra are not very familiar with the story, Aditya says, so was Kantara, as it was specifically rooted in one state.
