Varun Dhawan will lead Yash Raj Films' (YRF) first-ever horror film, which is expected to commence production later this year and is slated for a theatrical release in 2027, Bollywood Hungama reported. The film will also mark Abhay Pannu's theatrical directorial debut after he received acclaim for series 'Rocket Boys'. It'll be Varun's second collaboration with YRF after 'Sui Dhaaga'.