A "solid" look at (2022) reveals a film that defies the recent trend of horror-comedies in Indian cinema, choosing instead to lean into atmospheric dread and psychological weight.

Praised for his relatable portrayal of a cowardly everyman forced into extraordinary circumstances.

Masooda follows the story of Neelam (Sangeetha), a single mother, and her daughter Nazia (Bandhavi Sridhar). Their peaceful lives are shattered when Nazia is possessed by a malevolent force, leading Neelam and their introverted neighbor Gopi (Thiruveer) on a terrifying journey to save her. Critics have praised the film for: