Emraan Hashmi announces horror musical Rooh for 2027

Actor Emraan Hashmi is set to return to the horror genre with a new film titled "Rooh," a high-concept musical horror spectacle scheduled for a theatrical release in 2027. The project was announced on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

The film will be directed by Mayank Sharma, known for creating the "Breathe" franchise, and is written by Sharma and Vishal Kapoor, whose previous work includes horror films "Lapachhapi" and "Chhorii." It will be produced by Vikram Khakhar and Sunny Khanna under the Vicked Films Productions banner. "Rooh" is planned for a pan-India release in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.

In a statement, Hashmi said the project immediately connected with him because it brings together new-age horror, emotion, and music in a powerful way. He added that the world Sharma is creating feels intense, emotional, and cinematic. Director Mayank Sharma described his attempt to create a film that goes beyond fear, aiming for an emotionally layered and immersive experience with an unsettling atmosphere.

For Hashmi, "Rooh" marks a notable return to a genre where he has built a strong identity through past hits like the "Raaz" franchise and "Ek Thi Daayan." His last horror film was 2021's...