Bhumi Pednekar is set to make her foray into horror with ‘Jaani Dushman-Darr Ke Aage Maut Hai’, a supernatural thriller backed by T-Series Films and Almighty Motion Picture. The film is planned as the first instalment of a theatrical horror franchise and is expected to release in 2027.
As stated by Hindustan Times, the project is produced by Bhushan Kumar and Prabhleen Sandhu, it will be directed by Arshad Syed, with Robbie Grewal serving as creative producer. The team previously worked together on ‘Bhay-The Gaurav Tiwari Mystery’.
Set in the United Kingdom, ‘Jaani Dushman’ follows a mother and daughter whose lives are shaped by supernatural events and family secrets. The film aims to combine emotional drama with horror and action on a large cinematic scale.
International stunt specialist Peter Pedrero has joined the project to oversee its action and stunt sequences. His credits include ‘Harry Potter’, ‘Fast & Furious’, ‘The Expendables’, ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘The Conjuring’.
Bhushan Kumar said the collaboration with Almighty Motion Picture would bring together a strong creative team, adding that Pedrero’s expertise would contribute to the film’s action sequences. He also expressed hope that the project would offer audiences an engaging theatrical experience.
Sandhu said the film was a special reunion with Grewal and Syed, with whom she had worked on the paranormal thriller series. She added that Pedrero’s involvement and Pednekar’s casting would help the team pursue its vision for a distinctive Indian horror film.
Presented by Gulshan Kumar and T-Series, the film is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Prabhleen Sandhu and Ajay Singhal. Shiv Chanana and Sunita Vinod Vyas are attached as co-producers.
The makers have yet to announce an exact release date, but the film is targeting a theatrical release in 2027.
