Jugnuma Trailer Promises a Haunting Himalayan Mystery

Bollywood doesn’t often give us trailers that feel like poetry and horror combined. But Raam Reddy’s upcoming film Jugnuma, starring the powerhouse Manoj Bajpayee, is exactly that—a visual and emotional storm set in the breathtaking Himalayas.

From the very first frame, the trailer pulls you in, not just to a story, but into a mood. It begins with the warmth of old memories—children laughing in an orchard, a family gathered by a bonfire, the Himalayas glowing golden in the distance. For a moment, it feels like we’re watching a nostalgic family drama. But within seconds, that paradise begins to crack.

From Dream to Nightmare

The year is 1989. Bajpayee plays Dev, the head of a family that owns a sprawling 5,000-acre fruit orchard. Everything looks picture-perfect until mysterious fires begin burning through the land. “Whoever is doing it chose those trees because they want me to see,” Dev says, his voice heavy with suspicion.

The shift in tone is masterful. Gentle background music turns into a tense, pulsing rhythm, echoing Dev’s growing paranoia. Strangers lurk near the house, pesticides spark debates about tradition versus modernity, and the once-safe community becomes a nest of suspects. Suddenly, the Himalayan beauty feels suffocating—its silence almost dangerous.

Manoj Bajpayee: The Soul of Jugnuma

Few actors can carry fear and fury in their eyes the way Manoj Bajpayee does. In just a two-minute trailer, he transforms from a content father into a man consumed by doubt and dread. His questions—“Is someone trying to threaten me? Does someone want something from me?”—linger long after the trailer ends.

Myth, Mystery, and Metaphor

But Jugnuma is not just about solving a whodunit. The title itself, meaning "firefly," hints at a story layered with myth and metaphor. The trailer closes with haunting visuals: a glowing forest floor alive with what looks like thousands of fireflies, and a shadowy winged figure against the twilight sky. Are these local legends? Hallucinations? Or something even bigger?

With producers Guneet Monga Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap backing it, and from the director of the acclaimed Thithi, this is not your typical mystery-thriller. It’s a cinematic experience—an unsettling yet beautiful journey into how quickly paradise can burn.

Jugnuma hits theatres on September 12, 2025, and if the trailer is anything to go by, it might just be one of the most unique films of the year.

Aapke Sawal, Hamare Jawab! (FAQs)

Q1. What is Jugnuma about? It’s a mystery-drama set in the Himalayas, following Dev (Manoj Bajpayee), a man whose orchard paradise is destroyed by mysterious fires, leading him into paranoia and suspicion.

Q2. Who directed Jugnuma? The film is directed by Raam Reddy, best known for his critically acclaimed Kannada film Thithi.

Q3. What makes Jugnuma different from other thrillers? Unlike regular thrillers, Jugnuma mixes mystery with myth and metaphor, using the Himalayas as more than just a setting—it treats them as silent keepers of secrets.

Q4. When is Jugnuma releasing in India? The film is releasing on 12th September 2025 in theatres.

Q5. Why is Manoj Bajpayee’s role being praised? Because in just the trailer itself, Bajpayee showcases a powerful transition—from a loving patriarch to a man haunted by fear, proving once again why he’s one of India’s finest actors.