Mumbai: Yash Raj Films (YRF) is set to venture into the horror genre for the first time, with actor Varun Dhawan roped in to headline the production.
The yet-untitled film will be directed by Abhay Pannu and produced by Akshaye Widhani, with Aditya Chopra overseeing the project.
It is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on March 31, 2028.
Sharing the announcement on Instagram, trade analyst Taran Adarsh revealed the film’s release date and details about the project.
“VARUN DHAWAN TO HEADLINE YASH RAJ FILMS’ FIRST-EVER HORROR FILM… #YashRajFilms announces its first-ever horror film, starring #VarunDhawan in the lead role and directed by #AbhayPannu. Developed under the guidance of #AdityaChopra and produced by #AkshayeWidhani, the film is slated to arrive in cinemas worldwide on 31 March 2028,” Adarsh wrote.
The announcement has sparked excitement among Varun Dhawan’s fans, with several taking to social media to express their enthusiasm.
One user commented, “YRF stepping into the horror genre with Varun Dhawan is the ultimate cinematic treat! Huge congratulations to the entire team. Can’t wait for March 31, 2028!”
Varun Dhawan was recently seen on Koffee With Karan alongside his Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari co-star Janhvi Kapoor.
During the episode, the actor revisited his past differences with filmmaker Karan Johar.
Varun recalled how Karan had suddenly stopped communicating with him without explaining the reason, leaving him unaware that the filmmaker was upset with him. Janhvi, meanwhile, knew about the differences between the two.
“There are two people in this room whom Karan stopped talking to. He just ghosted us and stopped talking. She (Janhvi) knew you were fighting with her, I didn’t know you were fighting with me. I don’t know Karan’s capable of fighting with me in my head,” Varun said.
Janhvi then reminded Varun that he had once called Karan a child. However, the actor maintained that he did not consider the remark offensive.
“I called him a child, which is nothing to get offended about. I still stand by that,” he said.
Karan later explained that their differences stemmed from a clash involving the release dates of their respective films.