Yash Raj Films (YRF) is set to venture into the horror genre for the first time with an untitled theatrical film starring Varun Dhawan in the lead role. The film is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on March 31, 2028.
The upcoming project will be directed by Abhay Pannu, who earned acclaim for creating the popular series Rocket Boys. The film will also mark his debut as a director in theatrical cinema. Pannu has penned the screenplay for the project.
Developed under the guidance of YRF chairman Aditya Chopra, the film will be produced by studio CEO Akshaye Widhani. The production house aims to bring its trademark cinematic scale, technical excellence and storytelling ambition to the horror genre, creating an immersive experience specifically designed for the big screen.
For Varun Dhawan, the project marks his second collaboration with Yash Raj Films after the 2018 film Sui Dhaaga: Made in India.
With this venture, YRF is expanding its cinematic repertoire, which already includes romance, action, drama, comedy and thrillers, into theatrical horror.
Further details, including the film's title and the names of other cast members, are yet to be announced. The film is slated to hit cinemas worldwide on March 31, 2028.