Bhoot Returns (2012)

Tarun, an architect, moves into a luxurious bungalow with his wife, Namrata, and their children, 10-year-old Taman and 6-year-old Nimmi. During an exploration of the house, Nimmi finds a doll and includes someone named 'Shabbu' in all her activities. The family mistakes Nimmi's new doll for Shabbu, but is surprised when Nimmi points to an empty space and introduces her invisible friend as Shabbu. Her parents suspect that her wild imagination is the reason for her new 'friend'.

Soon, Tarun's younger sister, Pooja, surprises the family with a visit. As Tarun, Namrata and Pooja discuss Nimmi's fixation on Shabbu, the family servant, Laxman, is certain that there is a spirit's presence in the house. Laxman's worries receive a strong backlash from Tarun, an ardent sceptic. Soon, each night at the bungalow seems to turn for the worse, with knocks at unearthly hours, demonic sounds and eerie movements. Tarun suspects Laxman of being the mischief-maker, trying to prove his point. As Nimmi's fixation on Shabbu increases, the family decides to consult a psychiatrist. The psychiatrist explains Nimmi's imaginary friend as the result of her loneliness and describes it as a common technique used by children to seek attention.

Laxman's sudden disappearance and Pooja's growing curiosity about the ongoing activity lead her to install wireless cameras at various places in the house, which record Nimmi playing with what seems like a ghostly apparition. Tarun's mind starts reeling as he sees the captured footage; it is proof enough for the disturbed family to finally decide to leave the house. But the house has other plans: Nimmi is found missing the next morning. The police are called in to investigate, but they consider the family delusional and take little interest in the matter.

Tarun receives a mysterious phone call, with Nimmi's voice coming from the upper floor, after which they find Laxman murdered. The house seems to be on lockdown, and the phones are jammed. Taman is mysteriously killed. Nimmi appears to be possessed by the spirit and tries to kill both her parents, until she is finally burned and defeated with Pooja's help, as the remaining family flees, bloody and injured. Nimmi comes out of the building at a low angle, then introduces herself as Shabbu to the neighbourhood children.