After a five-year hiatus from the genre that he famously redefined for a generation, actor Emraan Hashmi is officially returning to his roots. The actor is set to headline Rooh, a high-concept, pan-India musical-horror spectacle designed specifically for the big-screen experience. The ambitious film is locked for a major theatrical release in 2027 across Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages.
The project is helmed by Mayank Sharma, the acclaimed creator-director behind Prime Video’s hit Breathe franchise. Known for his mastery over psychological depth and tense atmospheres, Sharma is aiming to blend classic supernatural fear with deep emotional layers.
A Cinematic Space Close to the Actor’s Heart
For fans of the actor, Rooh represents a highly anticipated homecoming to the moody, music-driven supernatural cinema that defined his peak stardom. The script is co-written by Mayank Sharma and Vishal Kapoor—the writer celebrated for his work on hit horror films like Lapachhapi and Chhorii.
Expressing his excitement about the project, Emraan Hashmi shared:
“Rooh is a film that immediately connected with me because it brings together new-age horror, emotion, and music in a very powerful way. This is a space that audiences have always associated with me, and the world Mayank is creating feels intense, emotional, and deeply cinematic. That is what excited me the most, and I am really looking forward to audiences experiencing it on the big screen.”
More Than Just Jump Scares
Director Mayank Sharma emphasized that the film aims to transcend conventional horror tropes by leaning into a heavily atmospheric and contemporary cinematic treatment.
“Rooh is my attempt to create a film that goes beyond simple fear,” Sharma stated. “It’s emotionally layered, immersed in an unsettling atmosphere, and presented with a modern approach. I’m thrilled to collaborate with Emraan for this deeply complex character.”
Produced under the banner of Vicked Films Productions by Vikram Khakhar and Sunny Khanna, industry insiders reveal that Rooh is being mounted with global ambitions. The production house is currently securing international creative and technical collaborations to elevate the visual effects and scale, ensuring it stands out as one of the most exciting cinematic properties of 2027.
