Why Are Corpses Offered in “Charak”? Teaser Shows a Tantrik Devouring a Dead Body, Sends Shivers Down the Spine

The teaser of “Charak”, the upcoming film by Sudipto Sen, director of The Kerala Story, is sending chills down the viewers’ spines. The short clip provides glimpses of superstition, tantric practices, and blind faith, including a disturbing scene where a tantrik is shown devouring a corpse.

Spine-Chilling Faith Portrayed in the Teaser

The official teaser of “Charak: Aastha Ka Mela” has already been released. The film explores the darker side of faith and raises unsettling questions about belief systems. The movie, produced by Sudipto Sen, is set to release in theaters on 6 March 2026.

Story Based on Real-Life Superstitions and Tantric Practices

Featuring Anjali Patil, Sahidur Rahman, Subrat Dutta, Shashi Bhushan, Nalnish Neel, Shankhdeep, and Shaunak Shyaml, the film delves into true stories of superstition and tantric practices prevalent in India’s interior regions.

Why Are Corpses Offered at Charak?

The 52-second teaser juxtaposes the festival’s vibrant celebrations with dark, unsettling imagery. A particularly chilling sequence shows a tantrik seemingly devouring a corpse. The teaser poses the question: “Why are corpses offered at Charak?” The haunting answer suggested in the teaser implies that devotees are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice, even offering parts of their own liver.

A Tale of Misguided Spirituality and Superstitious Beliefs

Set against the backdrop of the mysterious Charak fair, the narrative follows a community that considers the festival an opportunity to fulfill incomplete desires. As the rituals and frenzy of faith intensify, questions surrounding belief, sacrifice, and devotion emerge, exposing the horrifying consequences of blind faith and misguided spirituality.

Struggling with Mystery and Moral Dilemmas

Director Sudipto Sen explained that the inspiration for the film came from a creative desire to present India’s mystical and tantric world as a global cinematic experience. The story dives deep into human psychology, showing ordinary people grappling with mysterious circumstances and moral dilemmas, set against the backdrop of a traditional yet horrifying festival, while also creating a universal emotional impact.

Direction and Production

The film is directed by Shiladitya Maulik, presented by PEN Studios, produced in collaboration with Sudipto Sen Productions, and co-produced by Rajesh Bhatt.