Actor Ahan Shetty has officially unveiled his next project, one that promises to take his career into unexplored territory. The young star, best known for his romantic action debut, announced via Twitter (X) and Instagram that he is stepping into horror for the first time with a film based on a real-life national tragedy. Calling it “a new journey unlike anything I’ve done before,” Ahan expressed excitement about the challenging project and gratitude toward his collaborators.
Creative Vision and Production Team
The film is penned by Patrick Graham, widely recognized for bringing international-style horror to Indian screens with projects like Ghoul and Betaal under Blumhouse’s Indian slate. Backing the venture are producers Khyati Madaan of Not Out Entertainment and Prashant Gunjalkar, both keen on expanding their company’s theatrical offerings. In his announcement, Ahan wrote: “India’s first horror film inspired by a national tragedy. Grateful to Patrick Graham for his vision, and to our producers… for making this possible.”
Part of a Bigger Slate
The untitled film will go on floors in early 2026 and is part of Not Out Entertainment’s growing lineup. Alongside this project, the banner is also developing the romantic horror-comedy Abhootpurva and a slice-of-life drama directed by National Award-winner Habib Faisal. These projects reflect the company’s commitment to balancing commercial appeal with experimental narratives.
What’s Next
While details of the female lead and official title remain under wraps, anticipation is already building. Industry watchers are keen to see how Ahan adapts to the horror genre and how Graham will merge supernatural storytelling with the emotional weight of a real-life tragedy. For Ahan, the film marks not just a genre shift but also a statement of intent—an attempt to carve his own niche in Bollywood.
