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YRF Ventures into Horror with 'Rocket Boys' Director
22 Apr
Summary
- Yash Raj Films will produce its first-ever horror film.
- Abhay Pannu, director of 'Rocket Boys', will helm the project.
- The film is slated to begin production later in 2026.
Yash Raj Films, a prominent Indian production house, is venturing into the horror genre for the first time in its 50-year history. The studio has signed filmmaker Abhay Pannu, renowned for the critically acclaimed series 'Rocket Boys', to direct its first-ever horror film. Pannu has also developed the script for this upcoming project.
The production is scheduled to commence later in 2026. This strategic decision, facilitated by YRF CEO Akshaye Widhani, signifies a bold step for the studio into an uncharted cinematic domain, with the confidence of Aditya Chopra.
YRF is actively collaborating with emerging storytellers to broaden its creative scope across various genres and formats. The studio is enhancing its internal creative framework to support a dual development model, fostering fresh creative voices alongside established productions.
