Rooh Set for 2027 Theatrical Release
Emraan Hashmi is returning to the horror genre after five years with his upcoming film Rooh.
The film is being planned as a high-concept musical horror experience for theatres.
Rooh is scheduled for release in 2027.
It will be released in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
The project marks Emraan’s return to a genre that has played an important role in his career.
Over the years, audiences have strongly associated him with horror, suspense, music and emotionally intense cinema.
Mayank Sharma to Direct New-Age Horror Film
Rooh will be directed by Mayank Sharma, best known as the creator-director of the acclaimed Breathe franchise on Prime Video.
The film is written by Mayank Sharma and Vishal Kapoor.
Vishal Kapoor is known for his work on Lapachhapi and Chhorii.
The film is produced by Vikram Khakhar and Sunny Khanna under Vicked Films Productions.
According to the makers, Rooh will combine horror, emotion and music in a fresh cinematic style.
The film aims to go beyond regular jump scares and create an unsettling, emotional and immersive experience.
Mayank Sharma said Rooh is an attempt to create a horror film that goes beyond fear.
He added that the story is emotionally layered and built with a contemporary cinematic treatment.
Music Expected to Be Major Highlight
Emraan Hashmi said Rooh immediately connected with him because it brings together horror, emotion and music in a powerful way.
He said audiences have always associated him with this space, and the world created by Mayank Sharma feels intense and cinematic.
The film’s music is expected to be one of its biggest strengths.
In true Emraan Hashmi style, Rooh will feature a strong soundtrack designed to create melody, emotion and recall value.
Industry insiders believe the film is being developed with wider ambitions, including international creative and technical collaborations.
With its mix of supernatural tension, emotional storytelling and memorable music, Rooh is already being positioned as one of the most anticipated horror films of 2027.
