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Varun Dhawan to lead Yash Raj Films’ first horror film
Yash Raj Films is making its first theatrical horror film, with Varun Dhawan in the lead role.
The untitled Hindi film is scheduled to open in cinemas worldwide on March 31, 2028.
Abhay Pannu will direct and write the screenplay, marking his first time directing a theatrical feature film.
Pannu is known for the series Rocket Boys.
The project is being developed under Aditya Chopra’s guidance, with YRF CEO Akshaye Widhani as producer.
The film takes YRF into a new genre, after the studio made films in areas including romance, action, drama, comedy and thrillers.
Dhawan is returning for his second collaboration with YRF and will take on a horror role; the film’s title, storyline and additional cast have not been announced.
Yash Raj Films has set March 31, 2028, as the worldwide theatrical release date for its first horror film.
Varun Dhawan will lead the untitled film, directed by Abhay Pannu.
Pannu also wrote the screenplay, and the project will mark his debut directing a theatrical feature.
The film is being developed under Aditya Chopra’s guidance, with YRF CEO Akshaye Widhani as producer.
The makers have not announced the film’s title or further story and cast details.
- Who
- Yash Raj Films is making the film, with Varun Dhawan in the lead and Abhay Pannu directing.
- What
- YRF’s first theatrical horror film, which is untitled.
- When
- It is scheduled for worldwide theatrical release on March 31, 2028.
- Where
- Worldwide cinemas.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- Release date
- March 31, 2028
- Lead actor
- Varun Dhawan
- Director and screenwriter
- Abhay Pannu
- Production house
- Yash Raj Films
- Producer
- Akshaye Widhani