From action to horror: Rohit Shetty to produce chilling thriller starring Nushrratt Bharuccha

Rohit Sharma and Nushrratt Bharuccha

Rohit Shetty's films are synonymous with flying cars, gravity-defying stunts, and a generous dose of comedy. However, the filmmaker now plans to shift gears and explore a new genre - horror. Sources reveal he is set to produce a horror film with Nushrratt Bharuccha in the lead. Following the Singham franchise, Simmba (2018), and Sooryavanshi (2021), this move marks a significant departure from the high-octane universe Shetty has crafted over the past decade.

An industry insider close to the project shared that Shetty has been toying with the idea of making a horror film for over a year. "He's always been drawn to stories that evoke strong emotional reactions, and horror can be just as visceral as action. Nushrratt was his first choice. Her performance in Chhorii showed she can carry a horror plot with both vulnerability and strength," the source added.

Shetty has roped in E Niwas to helm the yet-untitled project. "E Niwas brings a gritty lens that will keep the horror raw and unsettling, which is exactly what Rohit wants," said the insider. Currently in pre-production, the film centres on a woman grappling with supernatural forces tied to a long-buried secret. The source further informed that script revisions and casting are still underway. The film is expected to go on floors later this year, once the actors and the filmmaker align their schedules and sign on the dotted line.