Varun Dhawan-YRF horror film to release in March 2028?
What's the story
Varun Dhawan is set to lead Yash Raj Films's (YRF) first-ever horror movie. The film will be directed by Abhay Pannu and is scheduled for a worldwide release on March 31, 2028, according to Pinkvilla. This project marks YRF's entry into the horror genre, after focusing on romance, action, drama, comedy, and thrillers.
Film details
Film to bring YRF's signature cinematic ambition
The untitled project will reportedly bring YRF's signature scale to a new-age horror experience.
It is being developed under the supervision of Aditya Chopra, with YRF CEO Akshaye Widhani as producer.
Pannu, best known for Rocket Boys, has written the screenplay.
This venture also marks his debut as a theatrical feature director.
Actor's involvement
Dhawan's recent projects in Bollywood
Dhawan will lead the film in his second collaboration with YRF.
The actor was last seen in the comedy film Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, co-starring Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde.
He is also part of the Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe and made a cameo appearance in Thamma (2025).