India, Nov. 14 -- Yash Raj Films (YRF) is stepping away from its familiar territory of romance, action and big-screen dramas to try something it has never done before. The production house is making its first horror film, with Varun Dhawan in the lead and Abhay Pannu, known for Rocket Boys, at the helm. The yet-to-be-titled film will hit theatres worldwide on March 31, 2028. For a studio that has given audiences some of Hindi cinema's most memorable love stories and built a successful spy universe, horror is a rather new space to explore.

Varun will be reuniting with YRF for the second time after Sui Dhaaga, but this time he will be seen in a genre he hasn't explored before. The film is being backed by Aditya Chopra and will be produced ...