Varun Dhawan will lead Yash Raj Films' first-ever horror movie, which hits cinemas on March 31, 2028. Directed by Abhay Pannu, this project marks the actor's reunion with the production house. The banner, known for action and romance, now enters the horror genre with this new film under Aditya Chopra.
After Bhediya, Varun Dhawan is returning to the horror space with Yash Raj Films' upcoming project. The production house has confirmed that Varun will headline their first-ever horror film. Interestingly, the makers have already locked a worldwide release date. Varun-led horror film will arrive in cinemas om March 31, 2028. It is to e noted that this project marks his reunion with the YRF. Earlier, the actor worked in Sui Dhaaga with Anushka Sharma, produced by the same banner. Talking about their upcoming project, it is being directed by Abhay Pannu.
Varun will be seen leading the horror film, directed by Abhay who earlier worked on critically acclaimed web show Rocket Boys. According to the makers, the project is being developed under the guidance of Aditya Chopra. On the other hand, it will be backed by the firm's CEO, Akshay Widhwani.
Interestingly, this project is Abhay's theatrical feature debut. Abhay previously directed Jim Sarbh and Ishwak Singh-starrer Rocket Boys. He also wrote the screenplay and dialogues for the SonyLIV. As far as YRF is concerned, the banner makes its debut in the horror genre. The company has earlier backed romantic, comedy, action and thriller films.
Talking about Varun, he isn't new to this genere. The actor has already worked on Amar Kaushik's horror comedy, Bhediya. He played a shape-shifting werewolf in the movie. Varun starrerd alongside Kriti Sanon, Abhishek Banerjee and Deepak Dobriyal in the movie.
In an old interview Filmfare, Varun was asked about his experience of exploring the horror and supernatural world with Bhediya. The actor said, "It was insane. It was everything that I wanted it to be. And as an actor, I just surrendered to the director. He knew the world very well because he’d done Stree. So he knew the beats of the world."
Varun added that the director knew the kind of reactions he needed. In fact, Amar even knew the kind of things he wanted in terms of VFX and prosthetics. "We were all learning together. But Amar was too hands on during the process."
On the work front, Varun was last seen in his father and filmmaker David Dhawan's rom-com, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. The actor worked with Mrunal Thakur, Pooja Hegde and Mouni Roy. Are you excited about watching Varun's upcoming project? Tweet @TimesNow and share your thoughts on X.