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10 Heroines who nailed Horror Movie Roles!

Everybody loves a good horror film! When your favourite heroine is starring in them, it is all the more a reason to watch the film! These heroines have the nailed the horror genre perfectly whether they were being possessed or possessing someone else!

  1. Oviya in Yamirukke Bayamey

    Although she later earned fame through her Bigg Boss stint, Oviya was once a horror possessed seductress in this horror comedy film! Watch it next time it is on TV.

2. Nayanthara in Maya

Lady Superstar as she is rightly called, she made headlines for her stellar performance as a haunted mother in this horror flick which went on to become a massive hit!

3. Anushka Shetty in Arundhati

Before Bahubali success Anushka already donned the role of a grand goddess out to make a haunting with this film.

4. Andrea in Aval

A movie with a social message about the importance of girl child, this movie saw Andrea possessed after her last role in Aranmanai. She essays horror easily and with the talent she possesses she can be both scarily looking and scared looking!

5. Jyothika in Chandramukhi

Nobody knew Jyothika had this much talent hidden until this awesome performance as Chandramukhi came out. Even Superstar himself was so surprised and congratulated the doe eyed actress on how perfectly she had nailed the role.

6. Urvashi in Maya Bajaar

An oldie but goodie, this film is about the dead wife (played by Urvashi) who haunts a psychic (Also played by Urvashi) and exposes the truth about her killing. Scary for the period this is a must watch for anyone who loves Urvashi and her comedic style.

7. PriyaMani in CharuLatha

Priya Mani proved her mettle with this horror flick wherein she essays dual role as two twins with a twist in the end. Haven’t seen it yet? Check it out now!

8 & 9 Hansika & Trisha in Aranmanai 2

With two big names from the industry, this was no wonder a big hit! Both Hansika and Trisha play a woman scorned and possessed and at the end with a cameo from Khushbu one can only say this was a horror fit for heroines!

10 Ritika Singh in Sivalinga

Newcomer Ritika Singh gives a compelling performance as a demon in this flick by horror-lover Raghava Lawrence!