India, Aug. 8 -- As the horror genre takes off in Indian cinema, Yash Raj Films, one of the biggest and oldest production houses in India, is reportedly making a foray into it as well. According to sources, the film stars Varun Dhawan, who has previously dabbled in horror with the Maddock horror-comedy, Bhediya.

A source close to the project says, "Varun has come on board as the lead for YRF's first horror film. Yash Raj Films (YRF) is entering the horror genre for the first time." This is the actor's first collaboration with YRF since the 2018 slice-of-life drama Sui Dhaaga, which also starred Anushka Sharma.

The film is being backed by YRF CEO Akshaye Widhani, who produced the production house's biggest recent success - Saiyaara. Dire...