Varun Dhawan horror film marks a new beginning for Yash Raj Films (YRF), as the production house prepares to explore the horror genre for the first time. Known for producing romantic dramas, action entertainers and large-scale films, YRF is now stepping into unfamiliar territory with an untitled horror project starring Varun Dhawan. The film will be directed by Abhay Pannu, who is known for creating the web series Rocket Boys. The makers have announced that the film will release worldwide in theatres on March 31, 2028.
Varun Dhawan reunites with YRF for a horror film
The upcoming project will bring Varun Dhawan back to YRF after his appearance in Sui Dhaaga. However, the actor will be seen in a completely different genre this time. While Varun has explored comedy, romance, action and drama during his career, this project will mark a new experience for him as he takes on a horror film.
The project is being backed by Aditya Chopra and produced by YRF CEO Akshaye Widhani. The production house has not yet revealed the film’s title, storyline or details about the rest of the cast. It is also unclear what kind of horror story the makers are planning to bring to the big screen.
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.#YRF
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) November 14, 2026
For YRF, the film represents a significant change in its choice of subjects. The banner has been associated with some of Hindi cinema’s popular romantic films and has also developed a successful spy universe. Its decision to enter the horror space suggests that the studio is looking to explore a different kind of storytelling.
Abhay Pannu makes his theatrical directorial debut
The film is also an important project for director Abhay Pannu. He gained recognition for creating Rocket Boys, the streaming series based on the lives and contributions of Indian scientists Homi J. Bhabha and Vikram Sarabhai.
With this Varun Dhawan horror film, Abhay will move from streaming projects to a theatrical feature as a director. The upcoming film will give him an opportunity to work on a big-screen production backed by one of Hindi cinema’s established studios.
YRF’s first horror film is scheduled for March 31, 2028
Although the makers have announced the release date, several details about the project remain under wraps. The film’s title, supporting cast and plot are yet to be revealed. Audiences will have to wait for further announcements to understand the story and the kind of role Varun will be playing.
The film is scheduled to arrive in cinemas worldwide on March 31, 2028. With YRF making its first attempt at horror and Varun exploring a new genre, the project marks a fresh direction for both the actor and the production house.
