EXCLUSIVE: Varun Dhawan to headline YRF’s first-ever horror film
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Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learned that Varun Dhawan has been roped in to headline the ambitious project, marking another significant collaboration between the star and the prestigious banner.
Adding to this, Confirming the development, a source close to the project told Bollywood Hungama , “Varun has come on board as the lead for YRF’s first horror movie. Yash Raj Films (YRF) is entering the horror genre for the first time with a feature movie directed by Abhay Pannu, strategically championed by Akshaye Widhani, and now headlined by Varun Dhawan as the lead. YRF have made films across almost every genre except horror. Come 2027, and the banner will finally step into this genre.”
Meanwhile, The project will also mark Abhay Pannu’s theatrical directorial debut after receiving widespread acclaim for Rocket Boys . His association with YRF further underlines the production house’s continued focus on nurturing fresh and distinctive filmmaking talent. Under the leadership of Aditya Chopra, the studio has increasingly backed filmmakers with unique creative voices, including Mohit Suri, Sameer Saxena, and now Abhay Pannu. This approach has gained momentum following the remarkable success of Saiyaara , reaffirming YRF’s commitment to diverse storytelling and innovative cinematic ventures.
Notably, For Varun Dhawan, the soon-to-release movie will mark his second collaboration with Yash Raj Films after the success of Sui Dhaaga . With the star now set to front YRF’s maiden horror venture, anticipation surrounding the project is expected to grow as the studio prepares to expand its genre portfolio with a theatrical rollout planned for 2027.
Source: Bollywood Hungama