Varun Dhawan To Lead YRF’s First-Ever Horror Film? THIS Director Likely To Helm It
According to the latest reports, Yash Raj Films is venturing into the horror genre for the first time with a big theatrical feature. Reports also reveal that Varun Dhawan has been cast in the lead role, marking his second collaboration with the banner after 'Sui Dhaaga'.
Actor Varun Dhawan is set to headline Yash Raj Films' first-ever horror feature, marking the banner's entry into the genre with a theatrical release planned for 2027, according to sources close to YRF. The film will be directed by Abhay Pannu, best known for 'Rocket Boys'. Pannu has also written the screenplay. The project is scheduled to go on floors later this year. Varun Dhawan Hopes CJP Protest Remains About Students, Says ‘Their Voices Deserve To Be Heard and Protected’ (See Post).
An industry source confirmed Varun Dhawan's casting, saying, "Varun has come on board as the lead for YRF's first horror film." The source added, "Yash Raj Films is entering the horror genre for the first time with a feature film directed by Abhay Pannu, strategically championed by Akshaye Widhani (Chief Executive Officer of Yash Raj Films), and now headlined by Varun Dhawan as the lead. YRF has made films across almost every genre except horror. Come 2027, and the banner will finally step into this genre."
The film marks Pannu's theatrical directorial debut after earning acclaim for 'Rocket Boys'. It also reinforces Yash Raj Films' stated commitment to supporting a new generation of filmmakers. DYK Varun Dhawan Rejected THIS National Award-Winning Film Starring Ayushmann Khurrana?.
The upcoming project will also mark Varun Dhawan's second collaboration with Yash Raj Films after the success of Sui Dhaaga, as he returns to headline the studio's first theatrical horror film.
