Varun Dhawan to star in Yash Raj Films' first-ever horror film, set to release on March 31, 2028
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Known for backing films across genres such as romance, action, drama, comedy and thrillers, YRF is now expanding its cinematic portfolio with a theatrical horror feature. The soon-to-release movie aims to bring the production house’s signature scale, filmmaking approach and cinematic vision to a horror experience designed specifically for the big screen.
Adding to this, The project is being developed under the guidance of Aditya Chopra, while YRF CEO Akshaye Widhani will serve as its producer. With this movie, the banner is entering theatrical horror for the first time, marking a new addition to its diverse filmography.
Meanwhile, Abhay Pannu, who gained recognition for his work on the series Rocket Boys , will not only direct the movie but has also written its screenplay. The project marks his debut as a director in the theatrical feature movie space. Through this collaboration, YRF continues its approach of working with emerging and unconventional storytellers while exploring different narratives within mainstream Indian cinema.
Notably, For Varun Dhawan, the movie marks his second collaboration with Yash Raj Films and will see him take on a genre that is different from several of his previous projects. The star will headline the horror feature, placing him in a new cinematic space as he explores the genre under Pannu's direction.
As per the latest buzz, While the makers have not yet revealed the movie's title or additional details about its storyline and cast, the announcement of its rollout date gives audiences a glimpse of YRF's soon-to-release plans. The movie is scheduled to arrive in cinemas worldwide on March 31, 2028.
In further updates, With Varun Dhawan leading the project and Abhay Pannu making his theatrical directorial debut, YRF's first horror outing is among the banner's soon-to-release ventures to watch out for.
Source: Bollywood Hungama