Ahan Shetty is about to headline India’s first horror film inspired by a real-life national tragedy, produced by Khyati Madaan’s Not Out Entertainment and Prashant Gunjalkar. Slated to go on floors in early 2026, the film is India’s first horror feature inspired by a real-life national tragedy.
EXCLUSIVE: Ahan Shetty to headline India’s first horror film inspired by a national tragedy; produced by Khyati Madaan’s Not Out Entertainment and Prashant Gunjalkar
Ahan made his mark along with his debut film, Tadap (2021), a massy romantic drama produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, which made a major impact on the box office. He’ll next be seen within the big-ticket film Border 2, also starring Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, and Varun Dhawan, scheduled for Republic Day 2026. The patriotic drama is poised to be one in all the most important theatrical spectacles of the following 12 months.
Marking a major shift from his current line-up, this recent film places Ahan in a mass entertainer that blends horror with a strong love story, built on a gripping thriller narrative. Positioned as India’s first horror film around an actual historical tragedy, it also marks a daring tonal departure for the actor.
The title, said to be especially intriguing, might be unveiled soon. With plot and director details still under wraps, the makers are backing a massy theatrical horror experience that Hindi cinema has long been craving. The announcement of the feminine lead can be expected soon.
The film is produced by Khyati Madaan under her banner Not Out Entertainment and by Prashant Gunjalkar. Madaan, known for her decade-long work with studios like Red Chillies Entertainment, Disney India and Maddock Movies, launched Not Out Entertainment earlier this 12 months with a transparent mission to revive theatrical Hindi cinema through genre-defining storytelling. Her slate already includes Abhootpurva, a romantic horror comedy, and a slice-of-life drama directed by acclaimed filmmaker Habib Faisal, known for steering National Award-winning Do Dooni Chaar (2010) and Ishaqzaade (2012). Gunjalkar, founding father of Pals & Peers, brings many years of experience in talent management, brand collaborations, and event-led entertainment.
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