Manoranjan (2022) poster

Manoranjan (2022)

3 February 202224mHindiIndia

DirectorSuhail Tatari

StarringGul Panag, Mihir Ahuja, Satyajit Sharma, Akshita Arora

Watch onNetflix, VI movies and tv

Best for: Viewers who enjoy short, dialogue-driven dramas with a supernatural twist.

Where to watch Manoranjan online in India

Subscription

NetflixVI movies and tv

Availability for India, data by JustWatch. Updated 24 October 2026.

Manoranjan OTT release date

OTT / digital release (India)3 February 2022
Streaming now onNetflix, VI movies and tv

Release dates for India as listed on TMDB.

Manoranjan story (no spoilers)

An 18-year-old man named Chirag Chaudhary visits what appears to be a conventional household. Inside, the husband and wife—Satyanarayan Shukla and Lalita Shukla—begin to reveal family stories that layer by layer contradict one another. As the evening unfolds, the discrepancies between their accounts grow, and the tone shifts from everyday drama to something spooky. The film builds tension through these conflicting narratives, keeping you guessing about what is really going on in the Shukla home.

Should you watch Manoranjan?

Watch it for

  • Gul Panag and Satyajit Sharma play a married couple whose conflicting stories drive the film's creeping unease.
  • Director Suhail Tatari keeps the drama tight in a 24-minute runtime, so the spooky turn arrives without filler.
  • The Hindi-language drama blends family tension with supernatural hints, making it a compact watch for fans of slow-burn scares.
  • Mihir Ahuja's Chirag is the outsider whose visit unravels the Shuklas' version of events, grounding the mystery in a young man's perspective.

Skip it if

  • You want a full-length feature; at 24 minutes, this is a short film that ends quickly.
  • You prefer straightforward horror with jump scares; the spooky elements here emerge slowly from dialogue and contradiction.
  • You dislike ambiguous, talk-heavy setups where the tension comes from what characters say rather than action.

Manoranjan cast

Gul PanagGul Panagas Lalita Shukla
Mihir AhujaMihir Ahujaas Chirag Chaudhary
Satyajit SharmaSatyajit Sharmaas Satyanarayan Shukla
Akshita Aroraas Maaji

Manoranjan movie details

DirectorSuhail Tatari
WriterSukhmani Sadana
ProducerGul Panag
Release date3 February 2022
Runtime24m (24 minutes)
Original languageHindi
Country of originIndia
Languages spoken in the filmHindi

Parental guide: is Manoranjan family friendly?

ViolenceMild
LanguageMild
Sexual contentNone
Family viewingNot ideal

This is a general guide based on the film's drama genre and spooky tone; it is not a certification. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.

Our verdict

Manoranjan is a clever 24-minute Hindi drama that uses a simple visit to a conventional household to build unsettling contradictions. Gul Panag and Satyajit Sharma make the Shuklas' shifting stories feel grounded, and Suhail Tatari keeps the pace brisk. It won't satisfy those wanting a full-length horror, but as a short, spooky character piece it works.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Manoranjan online in India?

Manoranjan is available for subscription streaming on Netflix and VI movies and tv in India.

When was Manoranjan released?

Manoranjan was released on 3 February 2022.

Who is in the cast of Manoranjan?

The cast includes Gul Panag as Lalita Shukla, Mihir Ahuja as Chirag Chaudhary, Satyajit Sharma as Satyanarayan Shukla, and Akshita Arora as Maaji.

Who directed Manoranjan?

Manoranjan was directed by Suhail Tatari.

How long is Manoranjan?

Manoranjan has a runtime of 24 minutes.

Page last updated 24 October 2026. Facts from TMDB; how we write these pages: editorial policy.