15 Movies Like Ek Thi Daayan

Loved Ek Thi Daayan? Based on its unique Cinema DNA—including its pacing, themes, and emotional tone—we've curated the ultimate list of what you should watch next.

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai
#1

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai

When Jass leaves his marriage over conflicting priorities, a new romance abroad is upended by shocking revelations, forcing him to confront love, loyalty, and the true meaning of commitment.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Ek Thi Daayan.

Dhurandhar: The Revenge
#2

Dhurandhar: The Revenge

As rival gangs, corrupt officials and a ruthless Major Iqbal close in, Hamza's mission for his country spirals into a bloody personal war where the line between patriot and monster disappears in the streets of Lyari.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Ek Thi Daayan.

Bhooth Bangla
#3

Bhooth Bangla

A man inherits a palace in rural Mangalpur and plans his sister's wedding there, but strange supernatural events and panicked locals force him to investigate the property's mysterious past.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Ek Thi Daayan.

Dhurandhar
#4

Dhurandhar

A mysterious traveler slips into the heart of Karachi's underbelly and rises through its ranks with lethal precision, only to tear the notorious ISI-Underworld nexus apart from within.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Ek Thi Daayan.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
#5

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Harry Potter has lived under the stairs at his aunt and uncle's house his whole life. But on his 11th birthday, he learns he's a powerful wizard—with a place waiting for him at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As he learns to harness his newfound powers with the help of the school's kindly headmaster, Harry uncovers the truth about his parents' deaths—and about the villain who's to blame.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Ek Thi Daayan.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
#6

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

When a new professor's methods leave Hogwarts unprepared to fight the rising tide of evil, Harry teaches students how to defend against the dark arts.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Ek Thi Daayan.

Kartavya
#7

Kartavya

With his family's safety at stake and menacing threats closing in, a police officer must decide how far he'll go to uphold his duty.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Ek Thi Daayan.

Saiyaara
#8

Saiyaara

Two artistic souls find harmony through music despite their contrasting worlds. As feelings deepen, age and circumstances challenge their undeniable bond.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Ek Thi Daayan.

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
#9

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

Raj is a rich, carefree, happy-go-lucky second generation NRI. Simran is the daughter of Chaudhary Baldev Singh, who in spite of being an NRI is very strict about adherence to Indian values. Simran has left for India to be married to her childhood fiancé. Raj leaves for India with a mission at his hands, to claim his lady love under the noses of her whole family. Thus begins a saga.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Ek Thi Daayan.

Tu Yaa Main
#10

Tu Yaa Main

A wannabe rapper from the outskirts of Mumbai and an affluent influencer elope to a coastal town, only to find themselves trapped in the pool of a derelict resort fighting for survival against the wrath of a ferocious crocodile.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Ek Thi Daayan.

Tere Ishk Mein
#11

Tere Ishk Mein

A psychology student attempts to rehabilitate a volatile young man, before evolving into a doomed romance.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Ek Thi Daayan.

Mardaani 3
#12

Mardaani 3

Officer Shivani Shivaji Roy returns to hunt down those behind the disappearance of young girls, risking everything to bring them back alive.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Ek Thi Daayan.

Sultan
#13

Sultan

The ageing wrestler Sultan Ali Khan decides to try his luck on the mat again; to do this, he wants to represent his country at the Olympic Games, but first has to overcome personal issues.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Ek Thi Daayan.

Shiddat
#14

Shiddat

Love-struck Jaggi can cross the seven seas for his dream girl, Kartika. Even if it means stopping her wedding as he doesn't want to be friend-zoned.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Ek Thi Daayan.

Do Deewane Seher Mein
#15

Do Deewane Seher Mein

Two socially awkward millennials in Mumbai find love while struggling with self-acceptance. As they battle insecurities and societal pressure, their journey takes them from city chaos to mountain serenity.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Ek Thi Daayan.