Let’s be honest. Raaz borrows heavily from Hollywood hits like What Lies Beneath (2000) and The Sixth Sense (1999). The core premise—a wife haunted by a spirit connected to her husband's dark secret—is lifted almost wholesale. But to Bhatt’s credit, he Indianizes it effectively, adding the Tantrik, the koyal folklore, and the heavy emotional drama that Bollywood does best.
The success of the Raaz 2002 movie is largely credited to its impeccable casting. raaz 2002 movie
Commercially, Raaz was a super-hit. In 2002, competing against biggies like Devdas and Mujhse Dosti Karoge , Raaz carved its niche. Made on a budget of approx ₹7 crores, it grossed over ₹25 crores worldwide. It won the Filmfare Award for Best Sound Design and was nominated for Best Actor (Bipasha) and Best Music. Let’s be honest