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Emraan Hashmi to Lead Horror Spectacle 'Rooh' in 2027

Bollywood star Emraan Hashmi returns to the horror genre with the high‑concept film Rooh, directed by Mayank Sharma and slated for a multilingual theatrical release next year.

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Emraan Hashmi to Lead Horror Spectacle 'Rooh' in 2027
Emraan Hashmi headlines the multilingual horror film Rooh, set for a 2027 theatrical release. Photo by cf-images.assettype.com
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  • 1Emraan Hashmi headlines the horror film Rooh, slated for a 2027 multilingual release.
  • 2Director Mayank Sharma co‑writes the screenplay and aims to push the genre beyond fear.
  • 3The film emphasizes music and international collaborations to enhance its cinematic scope.

Emraan Hashmi is back in horror with the film Rooh.

The actor, long associated with Indian horror cinema, will headline a new high‑concept project that is set for a 2027 release in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. The makers shared a first‑look on Instagram, captioning the post, “You won’t see it coming. You will feel it forever. @vicked.films presents #Rooh. Releasing in 2027. In Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.”

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Film details and creative team

Rooh is directed by Mayank Sharma, known for the Prime Video Breathe franchise. Sharma also co‑writes the screenplay with Vishal Kapoor, whose previous work includes Lapachhapi and Chhorii. Production is handled by Vikram Khakhar and Sunny Khanna under the Vicked Films Productions banner.

“Rooh is a film that immediately connected with me because it brings together new-age horror, emotion and music in a very powerful way.”

— Emraan Hashmi, Actor

Sharma says the film aims to move beyond typical genre tropes. “Rooh is my attempt to create a film that goes beyond fear. It's emotionally layered and immersed with unsettling atmosphere and presented with contemporary cinematic treatment…”, he explained.

— Mayank Sharma, Director

Music focus and global ambitions

The project places a strong emphasis on music, which the producers intend to be a major commercial driver. International creative and technical collaborations are being incorporated to boost the visual scale and overall cinematic experience.

With its multilingual rollout and theatrical ambition, Rooh promises audiences a fresh take on horror that blends emotion, music and a contemporary visual style.

Frequently asked questions

What is Rooh movie release date

The movie Rooh is slated for a 2027 theatrical release.

Who is directing Rooh movie

The movie Rooh is directed by Mayank Sharma, known for the Prime Video Breathe franchise.

What languages will Rooh movie be released in

The movie Rooh will be released in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.

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