Yapum

Lore & Background

Yapum is a mythical creature from Meghalaya, reinterpreted in the MHCU film Bhediya as a werewolf that kills to protect the jungle. The legend is adapted from the North-East Indian tale of 'Khla Phuli' from Meghalaya. In the film, Yapum serves as a protector of the jungle, with the primary antagonist being a human poacher.

Reader's Guide

Yapum's significance lies in its role as the central monster in Bhediya, the second film of the MHCU, which began the universe-building by featuring characters from Stree. The creature represents the franchise's commitment to adapting Indian folklore into horror-comedy narratives. Its inclusion helped establish the shared universe's supernatural lore, connecting to later films like Munjya and Stree 2 through cameo appearances. Yapum's legend, rooted in North-East Indian traditions, showcases the MHCU's effort to draw from diverse regional mythologies across India.

Did You Know?

• Yapum is based on the Khla Phuli legend from Meghalaya, not from Arunachal Pradesh.
• In Bhediya, Yapum is a protector of the jungle, not the central antagonist; the main villain is a human poacher.
• Bhediya is the third installment of the MHCU, following Stree and Roohi.