Tahkhana (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1986, Tahkhana is a horror film directed by Shyam Ramsay, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. A dying Thakur Surjeet Singh bequeaths the entire estate to his son, Raghuvir, disowning the other, Dhurjan, the family's black sheep, who also indulges in black magic. The latter swears to use magical powers to usurp the estate, and even arranges the abduction of Raghuvir's daughters, Sapna and Aarti. Mangal and his men manage to apprehend Dhurjan, imprison him in a dungeon, and rescue Aarti. However, they are unable to locate Sapna, and Raghuvir gets killed. Before dying, he informs Mangal that Sapna has one of two pieces of a locket around her neck, while the other is on Aarti's, and when joined together will reveal the location of a treasure buried in a dungeon. 20 years later, Aarti and her boyfriend, Vijay, along with several others, will attempt to unearth this treasure - not realizing that they not only face betrayal from one of their own, but will also release and fall prey to an ageless and indestructible entity.
Who’s in it. Tahkhana stars Hemant Birje as Panna, Puneet Issar as Vijay, Arti Gupta as Aarti Singh and Trilok Kapoor as Raghuvir Singh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Tahkhana has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tahkhana page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tahkhana tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tahkhana (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tahkhana change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tahkhana worth watching?
- Tahkhana holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tahkhana?
- Tahkhana stars Hemant Birje, Puneet Issar, Arti Gupta, Trilok Kapoor and Rana Jung Bahadur.
- When was Tahkhana released?
- Tahkhana was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.