Bollywood’s undisputed master of romantic thrillers and supernatural cinema, Emraan Hashmi, is officially returning to the atmospheric horror-musical genre that defined his career peak. While the actor continues to make headlines for his upcoming action-romantic thriller Gunmaster G9—directed by Aditya Datt and co-starring Genelia Deshmukh alongside Aparshakti Khurana—producers have officially unveiled the teaser for his next high-concept theatrical venture, titled Rooh. Backed by Tips Films in a creative collaboration with Tips Music, the ambitious project positions Hashmi at the center of an eerie supernatural world driven by haunting melodies and romantic drama, building on his established pedigree in spine-chilling hits like Raaz: The Mystery Continues and One Thi Daayan.
Mayank Sharma Directs Eerie Musical Romance Penned with Vishal Kapoor
Helming the director’s chair for Rooh is Mayank Sharma, widely acclaimed for crafting gripping suspense in the hit streaming thriller series Breathe. The production marks a conscious creative union of horror, romance, and chart-topping musical tracks designed to create an immersive, big-screen sensory experience. Co-written by Mayank Sharma and noted screenwriter Vishal Kapoor, the script weaves emotional depth and melodic undertones into a supernatural framework. Music will play a central narrative role in driving the chills, with Tips Music curating an expansive, haunting original soundtrack aimed at evoking the timeless musical appeal of Hashmi’s classic cinematic releases.
Multilingual Release Locked for 2027 Across Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu Screens
Expanding the film’s theatrical footprint across national markets, the producers have confirmed that Rooh is slated for a wide theatrical release in 2027 in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. Elaborating on the scale of the production, Vikram Khakhar, producer at Wicked Films Productions, stated that collaborating with Tips Films and Tips Music represents a crucial creative milestone aimed at delivering a visually and musically grand horror experience to pan-India audiences. The announcement adds further momentum to Hashmi’s packed slate, coming shortly after his appearance in Awarapan 2which arrived in cinemas on August 14, 2026, as the sequel to his 2007 cult hit.