2025 · Film
Bokshi
Bhargav Saikia's Sikkim-set folk horror about a troubled teenager whose school trip to a prehistoric site ties her to an ancient witch legend.
Release Fri, 4 Dec, 2026 Confirmed
Reviewed by Movie Mandala, Sun, 18 Oct, 2026
Where to watch
IndiaBokshi releases on 4 December 2026 (confirmed). We will add where to watch it once it is out.
Releases Fri, 4 Dec, 2026Confirmed
The story
Anahita is haunted by the brutal disappearance of her mother and finds comfort in Shalini, her history teacher. When an unconventional school excursion takes them to a mysterious prehistoric site in the forests of Sikkim, Anahita is forced to confront a terrifying destiny linked to an age-old myth.
Spoiler-free: only the set-up.
Who it suits
Made for horror fans who like slow, atmospheric folk horror in the vein of Tumbbad. The CBFC has rated it A for its witchcraft themes and gory violence, so it is for adults only.
Curation to help you choose, not a review.
Background
Bokshi is the debut feature of Assamese director Bhargav Saikia, who also produced it under Lorien Motion Pictures; Harsh Vaibhav wrote it. It was shot in the forests of Sikkim and uses Hindi, English and Nepali along with Boksirit, an invented language created by Dutch linguist Jan van Steenbergen. Shernaz Patel voices Bokshi.
The film premiered at the International Film Festival Rotterdam in 2025 and played Sitges, Neuchâtel and SXSW Sydney. Its India release was set for 9 October 2026, but the CBFC Examining Committee referred it to the Revising Committee, which cleared it with an A certificate and minimal modifications. The makers then moved the release to 4 December 2026. No streaming partner has been announced.
What we know so far
- Thu, 30 Jul, 2026Lorien Motion Pictures posted a release-date announcement promo for an all-India theatrical release, then set for 9 October 2026 (the video's description now reads 4 December). Source
- Tue, 25 Aug, 2026Lorien Motion Pictures released the official trailer. Source
- Thu, 8 Oct, 2026The makers announced on Instagram that the release moves from 9 October to 4 December 2026, after the CBFC Revising Committee cleared the film with an A certificate. Source
The facts
- Language
- Hindi
- Hindi
- Hindi original
- Genre
- Folk horror, Coming-of-age
- Certificate
- A
- Director
- Bhargav Saikia
- Cast
- Prasanna Bisht, Mansi Multani, Siddharth Shaw, Shernaz Patel, Swaroopa Ghosh
Questions people ask
- Where can I watch Bokshi in India?
- Bokshi releases on 4 December 2026 (confirmed). We will add where to watch it once it is out.
- Is Bokshi in Hindi?
- Yes. Bokshi is a Hindi-language film.
- When does Bokshi release?
- Bokshi is scheduled to release on 4 December 2026. This date has been officially announced. Latest update: The makers announced on Instagram that the release moves from 9 October to 4 December 2026, after the CBFC Revising Committee cleared the film with an A certificate.
- When will Bokshi come to OTT?
- No OTT release date has been announced for Bokshi yet. We will update this page when a date is confirmed.
- Is Bokshi suitable for children?
- Bokshi has a CBFC A certificate, which means it is restricted to adults aged 18 and above.