Taxiwala 2018

Birth of a Stillborn Baby

At a hospital, a woman, her husband, and her brother-in-law are devastated after she gives birth to a stillborn baby boy. Meanwhile, another young woman mourns the death of her mother, highlighting a somber beginning with grief and loss. The film sets a tone of tragedy and emotional hardship for the characters involved.

A Year Later, Shiva Plans to Get a Car

The story jumps to a year later, where Shiva, a man living in Hyderabad, plans to get rid of his old taxi and considers buying a new car. His wife witnesses a supernatural presence in his current car during a rainy night, hinting at the horror elements to come. Shiva's journey begins with a desire for a fresh start, but soon encounters strange incidents.

Shiva Moves to Hyderabad

Shiva arrives in Hyderabad to live with his friend Babai after having gone through several unsuccessful jobs. He decides to become a taxi driver to support his family, marking the beginning of his association with the mysterious car. His move to Hyderabad initiates the central narrative of supernatural encounters.

Getting the Car

Shiva travels to his village to get money from his brother but instead receives financial help from his sister-in-law, who also gives him her mangalsutra. With the money, Shiva helps his sister-in-law get admitted to a better hospital for her second child's birth. He then acquires a used car from a suspicious seller who contacts him unexpectedly.

First Ride and Paranormal Incidents

Shiva begins working for Ola Cab Service and gives a ride to medical resident Anusha. During the ride, Shiva starts experiencing paranormal phenomena, such as a drunk passenger being frightened by the car. He attempts to contact the car’s previous owner but learns he has moved away, deepening the mystery surrounding the vehicle.

Deception and the Haunted Car

A fake fakir deceives Shiva and his friends, attempting to steal the car, but nearly gets killed in the process. The next day, Shiva finds the car inexplicably in his garage and helps save a doctor from an accident caused by the car, leading to a bond forming between Shiva and the supernatural entity within the vehicle.

Car Kills the Doctor

After dropping Anusha, the car takes control and fatally throws a doctor onto train tracks, resulting in his death. Shiva is horrified by the car's deadly newfound autonomy and realizes the malevolent power it possesses. This event marks a turning point into the darker, supernatural side of the story.

Breaking into the House and Uncovering the Truth

Shiva and his friends break into the previous car owner’s house and find a man imprisoned in a storeroom. They admit him to the hospital, where he explains the car’s origins and its connection to a spirit, revealing that the car is bonded to the soul of Sisira Bharadwaj, a young woman who died after her spirit was trapped inside.

Sisira’s Spirit and Her Murder

The professor reveals that Sisira’s spirit can be revived if her body is retrieved. He explains that Sisira was murdered by her stepfather Raghuram, who staged her death as a suicide to hide his crime, and her spirit bonded with her old car. The investigators plan to recover her body to bring her back to life.

Rescue and Fire

Shiva, with help, steals Sisira's body from the hospital but faces confrontation with Raghuram, who tries to destroy her body. A destructive fire breaks out in the lab, leading to Sisira’s body being destroyed despite Shiva’s efforts. The tragedy emphasizes the costs of uncovering supernatural secrets.