Ektaa Kapoor announces 'Hero Ki Horrorine'; see 1st look
What's the story
Producer Ektaa R Kapoor has announced the title and first look of her upcoming horror-comedy, Hero Ki Horrorine. The film is directed by Sajid Khan and produced by Shobha Kapoor, Kapoor, and Amar Butala. It will be released in theaters on January 7, 2027, under Jai Ho Media Ventures and presented by Balaji Telefilms Ltd, IANS reported.
Poster details
First look of the film is out now
The first-look poster of Hero Ki Horrorine showcases a terrifying female figure in a blood-red sari.
With long hair, a disfigured face, white eyes, sharp teeth, and claw-like fingers, the character is surrounded by smoke and darkness.
This eerie presence seems to be the supernatural entity at the heart of the film.
Twitter Post
'Horrorine dil khaa jaati hai...'
Heroine dil le jaati hai… Horrorine dil khaa jaati hai 🫀🔪
— Ektaa R Kapoor (@EktaaRKapoor) November 13, 2026
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Cast highlights
Meet the cast of 'Hero Ki Horrorine'
The film stars Yashvardhan Ahuja, son of veteran actor Govinda, and Nitanshi Goel in lead roles. This project marks Ahuja's debut as a leading actor in Hindi cinema.
Goel, who gained fame with Laapataa Ladies, plays the female lead.
The ensemble cast also includes Govinda's wife, Sunita Ahuja, Jamie Lever, Chunky Panday, Brijendra Kala, and Simratt Kaur Randhawa.
Genre exploration
Kapoor's long-standing association with the horror genre
Hero Ki Horrorine is yet another addition to Kapoor's long-standing association with the horror genre.
She has previously produced films like the Ragini MMS franchise, starting with the 2011 movie starring Rajkummar Rao and Kainaz Motivala.
The franchise continued with Ragini MMS 2, featuring Sunny Leone, and later expanded into a digital series titled Ragini MMS: Returns.