Kriya (2020) poster

Kriya (2020)

20 August 20201h 36mHindiIndia / United Kingdom

DirectorSidharth Srinivasan

StarringNavjot Randhawa, Noble Luke, Avantika Akerkar, MD Asif

Watch onTubi TV

Best for: Viewers who enjoy genre-blending horror with dark humor and a focus on ritual and family conflict.

Where to watch Kriya online in India

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Kriya story (no spoilers)

Kriya follows DJ Neel, played by Noble Luke, who meets a woman named Sitara (Navjot Randhawa) at a club and goes back to her home. What starts as a night out turns into a nightmare odyssey of ritual magic, patriarchal death customs, and unusual family conflict. The Hindi-language film blends horror, fantasy, and comedy, with Sitara's family—including Tara Devi (Avantika Akerkar), Kamalkant Kumar (MD Asif), and Panditji (Sudhanva Deshpande)—pulling Neel into a world of ritual and eerie tradition. Directed by Sidharth Srinivasan and scored by Jim Williams, the 96-minute movie carries the tagline 'A nightmare odyssey of ritual magic.' The tone mixes supernatural dread with dark humor as Neel navigates the strange household and its customs. The setup is simple—a club encounter—but the main conflict emerges from the clash between Neel's ordinary life and the family's unsettling rituals. The film is a compact, genre-bending ride that keeps the focus on atmosphere and cultural detail rather than jump scares.

Should you watch Kriya?

Watch it for

  • The blend of horror, fantasy, and comedy gives Kriya an unusual tone that mixes supernatural dread with dark humor.
  • Noble Luke and Navjot Randhawa lead a cast that includes Avantika Akerkar, Sudhanva Deshpande, and Kanak Bhardwaj in a story rooted in ritual magic and patriarchal death customs.
  • Director Sidharth Srinivasan and composer Jim Williams craft a 96-minute film that moves quickly through its nightmare odyssey premise.
  • The tagline 'A nightmare odyssey of ritual magic' signals a focus on eerie atmosphere and cultural ritual rather than standard scares.

Skip it if

  • You prefer straightforward horror without the mix of fantasy and comedy that Kriya uses.
  • You want a longer, more slowly paced film; Kriya runs just 96 minutes and moves through its plot quickly.
  • You are not interested in stories centered on ritual magic and patriarchal death customs.

Kriya cast

Navjot RandhawaNavjot Randhawaas Sitara
Noble LukeNoble Lukeas DJ Neel
Avantika AkerkarAvantika Akerkaras Tara Devi
MD Asifas Kamalkant Kumar
Kishan Bahurupiyaas Neel's Father
Kanak Bhardwajas Sara
Sudhanva Deshpandeas Panditji
Anuradha Majumderas Magdali
Tapesh Sharmaas DJ
Narender Sihagas New Panditji

Kriya movie details

DirectorSidharth Srinivasan
WriterSidharth Srinivasan
MusicJim Williams
Release date20 August 2020
Runtime1h 36m (96 minutes)
Original languageHindi
Country of originIndia, United Kingdom
Languages spoken in the filmHindi
Budget$270,000 (approx.)

Parental guide: is Kriya family friendly?

ViolenceModerate
LanguageMild
Sexual contentMild
Family viewingNot ideal

This is a general guide based on the horror, fantasy, and comedy genres; the film is not intended for young children. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.

Kriya official trailer

Our verdict

Kriya is a compact 96-minute Hindi horror-fantasy-comedy that leans into ritual magic and family conflict rather than conventional scares. Noble Luke and Navjot Randhawa anchor a cast that includes Avantika Akerkar and Sudhanva Deshpande, and director Sidharth Srinivasan keeps the tone off-kilter with Jim Williams's score. It is an unusual, specific ride for viewers who like their horror mixed with dark humor and cultural detail.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Kriya online in India?

Kriya is available to stream for free on Tubi TV in India.

When was Kriya released?

Kriya was released on 20 August 2020.

Who is in the cast of Kriya?

The cast includes Navjot Randhawa as Sitara, Noble Luke as DJ Neel, Avantika Akerkar as Tara Devi, MD Asif as Kamalkant Kumar, Kishan Bahurupiya as Neel's Father, Kanak Bhardwaj as Sara, Sudhanva Deshpande as Panditji, and Anuradha Majumder as Magdali.

Who directed Kriya?

Kriya was directed by Sidharth Srinivasan.

How long is Kriya?

Kriya has a runtime of 96 minutes.

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