Varun Dhawan Bags YRF’s First Horror Film; Makers Announce March 31, 2028 Theatrical Release

Yash Raj Films has officially announced March 31, 2028, as the worldwide theatrical release date for its maiden horror venture, starring Varun Dhawan in the lead role. Directed by Abhay Pannu, the yet-to-be-titled project will mark Varun’s first venture into the horror genre, allowing him to explore a completely different cinematic space.

With this film, YRF aims to bring its trademark production scale, technical expertise, and storytelling vision to an immersive horror experience created specifically for theatrical audiences. The project also marks the production house’s formal entry into the horror genre for cinemas, expanding its diverse filmography, which includes romance, action, drama, comedy, and thrillers. The film is being developed under the supervision of Aditya Chopra, with YRF CEO Akshaye Widhani backing the project as producer.

Abhay Pannu, widely recognised for directing the acclaimed series Rocket Boys, will helm the film and has also penned its screenplay. The project marks his directorial debut in the theatrical feature space, further highlighting YRF’s efforts to bring fresh and unconventional creative voices to Indian cinema.

For Varun Dhawan, the film marks his second association with Yash Raj Films. The actor is set to take on a distinctly different role with this project, stepping into an unexplored genre as he leads the production house’s first-ever theatrical horror film.