The Franchise Expands: Vikram Bhatt and Anand Pandit Announce 1920: Cold Winter Following Haunted 3D Success
One of Indian cinema’s most enduring supernatural franchises is gearing up for its next terrifying chapter. Renowned horror filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and veteran producer Anand Pandit have officially announced 1920: Cold Winter, the latest installment in the long-running period-horror series.
The announcement comes right on the heels of the box office momentum generated by Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past, which debuted in theatres on June 12, 2026. Capitalizing on that success, the duo is reviving the iconic 1920 brand with a brand-new, spine-chilling story.
The Creative Team
Vikram Bhatt will return to both write and direct this installment. He previously directed the landmark original 1920 (2008) and its spiritual successor 1921 (2018). The film will be produced by Anand Pandit, with Roopa Pandit and Rahul V. Dubey serving as co-producers.
This project reunites Bhatt and Pandit, who previously collaborated on the successful 2023 hit 1920: Horrors of the Heart (which was directed by Krishna Bhatt, written by Mahesh Bhatt, and starred Avika Gor).
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A Look Back at the 1920 Legacy
For nearly two decades, the 1920 universe has built a fiercely loyal fan base by blending gothic horror, period settings, tragic romances, and intense spiritual battles:
- 1920 (2008): The film that started it all, starring Adah Sharma and Rajniesh Duggall as a couple terrorized by a demonic entity in a secluded mansion.
- 1920: Evil Returns (2012): Starring Aftab Shivdasani and Tia Bajpai, continuing the franchise’s streak of musical horror hits.
- 1920 London (2016): Led by Sharman Joshi and Meera Chopra, taking the supernatural elements to the UK.
- 1921 (2018): A fresh supernatural mystery set in England, featuring Karan Kundrra and Zareen Khan.
While exact plot details for 1920: Cold Winter are being kept tightly under wraps, the eerie title strongly hints at a brutally freezing, atmospheric backdrop designed to dial up the psychological and physical isolation. With Bhatt back in the director’s chair, horror enthusiasts can expect a return to the classic, high-production-value jump scares and haunting melodies that defined the early days of the franchise.
