The psychological horror genre in Bollywood has often oscillated between gothic romances and jump-scare-laden creature features. However, when Ram Gopal Varma (RGV)—the maestro behind cult classics like Raat (1992) and Bhoot (2003)—announced his return to horror, cinephiles anticipated a masterclass in atmospheric dread. Released in early 2021, 12 'O' Clock promised to revitalize a stagnant genre.
As a direct-to-digital release, the film accumulated:
. The movie centers on a series of mysterious murders that occur at night, leading to a psychological and supernatural investigation. Key Details Release Date: January 8, 2021. Ram Gopal Varma. Mithun Chakraborty as Debasish Monsal. Flora Saini Manav Kaul as Francis. Makarand Deshpande Krishna Gautam Streaming Platform: You can watch the movie on Amazon Prime Video Plot Summary 12 O Clock -2021- Hindi Movie
As Gauri's behavior grows increasingly erratic, her family initially seeks help from an exorcist (Baba) but later turns to a psychiatrist, Debu (Mithun Chakraborty).
The film remains freely available on on the channel "Vijay Bansal Films" (as of last check). No physical media or paid OTT rights have been sold. It holds a 2.8/10 rating on Filmyzilla-type aggregators (mostly due to piracy site user rage, not genuine critique). The psychological horror genre in Bollywood has often
The film features a notable ensemble cast of veteran actors: as Debu (the psychiatrist) Krishna Gautam as Gauri Makarand Deshpande as Rao (Gauri's father) Manav Kaul as Francis D'Souza (Encounter Specialist) Flora Saini as Maya D'Souza Ashish Vidyarthi as Baba (exorcist) Dalip Tahil as the Commissioner Technical Crew: Director/Producer: Ram Gopal Varma Music: M.M. Keeravani (credited as M.M. Kreem) Cinematography: Amol Rathod Production and Box Office
The film follows Gauri, a young girl who begins having terrifying nightmares and starts acting strangely, leading her family to suspect she is possessed. As a string of unexplained murders happens exactly at 12 o'clock, a psychiatrist (Mithun Chakraborty) is brought in to determine if the cause is psychological or truly paranormal. As a direct-to-digital release, the film accumulated:
Manav Kaul brings his trademark intensity to the film. As an actor known for choosing unconventional roles, his presence adds a layer of depth to the mystery surrounding Gauri's condition. 4. Makarand Deshpande as Rao
: Ravi Shankar Gaur Music Director : Santosh Kr. Yadav (background score only; no original songs) Editing : Praveen Kataria Runtime : 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes)
Desperate for answers, her distraught parents seek help from various sources. They consult a traditional exorcist (Baba), who believes the issue is purely supernatural. Concurrently, they engage a skeptic psychiatrist, Dr. Shirley (played by Mithun Chakraborty), who looks for a rational, medical explanation for Gauri's Altered state. The narrative unfolds as a battle between faith, science, and the unknown, leading to a climax that questions the nature of evil. Cast and Characters
12 'O' Clock is a 2021 Indian Hindi-language horror-thriller written and directed by . Released on January 8, 2021, the film marks a unique collaboration between Varma and veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty . Plot Summary