Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi is set to star in Rooh, a high-concept musical-horror film slated for a 2027 theatrical release in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. The project marks Hashmi's return to a genre he has long been identified with, this time in a multilingual format that signals broader commercial ambitions.

What Emraan Hashmi Said About Rooh

Hashmi described the film as a natural fit for his sensibilities. “Rooh is a film that immediately connected with me because it brings together new-age horror, emotion and music in a very powerful way,” he said in a statement.

“This is a space that audiences have always associated with me, and the world Mayank is creating feels intense, emotional and cinematic. That is what excited me the most about Rooh, and I am really looking forward to audiences experiencing it on the big screen,” the actor added.

Hashmi's horror filmography includes Raaz: The Mystery Continues, Raaz 3, Ek Thi Daayan, Raaz Reboot, and Dybbuk — a track record that makes him one of Hindi cinema's most recognisable faces in the genre.

Director and Creative Team

The film is directed by Mayank Sharma, known for creating and directing the critically acclaimed Prime Video series Breathe franchise. The screenplay is co-written by Mayank Sharma and Vishal Kapoor, who previously collaborated on Lapachhapi and Chhorii — both of which earned recognition in the Indian horror space.

Sharma described Rooh as an attempt to push the genre beyond conventional scares. “As someone who has always loved the horror genre, Rooh is my attempt to create a film that goes beyond fear. It’s emotionally layered and immersed with unsettling atmosphere and presented with contemporary cinematic treatment. I’m thrilled to collaborate with Emraan for this deeply layered character,” he said.

The director added that the team hopes to deliver a “truly unique and unforgettable horror experience” for audiences.

Production and Multilingual Scope

Rooh is produced by Vikram Khakhar and Sunny Khanna under the banner Vicked Films Productions. The simultaneous release in three languages — Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu — positions the film as a pan-India horror offering, a format that has gained significant commercial traction following the crossover success of several South Indian productions in recent years.

What Else Is Emraan Hashmi Working On

Before Rooh arrives in theatres, Hashmi is set to appear in Awarapan 2, the sequel to the 2007 cult film Awarapan. Originally directed by Mohit Suri, the sequel is helmed by Nitin Kakkar and also stars Randeep Hooda, Disha Patani, and Shabana Azmi in key roles.

With Rooh, Hashmi and Sharma are evidently aiming to redefine what Indian horror cinema can look and feel like — combining genre thrills with emotional depth and a musical dimension that sets it apart from conventional scare fare.