Yapum is a legend of werewolf in the folklore of Arunachal Pradesh, India.[1] This werewolf wants to protect the jungle, even if he/she has to kill somebody. The creature acts like a virus, that can turn anybody into a werewolf by biting them, and then that person (if alive) will have to protect a particular jungle all his/her life.[2] Bhediya (2022), starring Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon was the first ever film to adapt this legend for a film series.[3] The film was directed by Indian Filmmaker Amar Kaushik and it's a part of Maddock Supernatural Universe.[4][5] Yapum, even in his/her human form, have various superpowers, like super strength, super speed, heightened senses (of hearing and smelling), can understand animal language, and can heal easily from wounds.

ReferencesEdit

  1. Lookhar, Mayur (2022-10-19). "Team Bhediya: Based on Arunachal Pradesh legend, Bhediya not some Western myth". Beyond Bollywood. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
  2. "Arunachal Pradesh: its origin in legends and myths". PASIGHAT-The land of rising sun. 2011-06-14. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
  3. "Bhediya Movie (2022) - Release Date, Cast, Trailer, Review and Other Details". PINKVILLA. 2022-11-25. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
  4. "Stree 2 and Bhediya 2 to take Dinesh Vijan's horror-comedy universe to new heights; Deets Inside". PINKVILLA. 2023-04-12. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
  5. "Ayushmann Khurrana to join Dinesh Vijan's horror comedy universe". PINKVILLA. 2022-11-15. Retrieved 2023-09-24.


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