Even during shooting King Going on, filmmaker Siddharth Anand and actor Abhishek Bachchan are expanding their business partnership. According to a report in Variety India, the two are set to collaborate on a new horror film.
After King, Abhishek Bachchan and Siddharth Anand join hands for horror thriller: Report
The project will be produced by Siddharth Anand under his banner Marflix Pictures, while a close associate of his is expected to direct the yet-unnamed film. The report describes the project as a folklore-based horror thriller that focuses on an emotional father-daughter relationship.
Envisioning a large-scale production with elaborate visual effects, the film aims to provide a theatrical experience that is different from most horror titles made in India.
For Abhishek Bachchan, this project will be his first venture in the horror genre. The actor is expected to play a character-based role that demands a raw and emotionally intense performance. The report further suggests that Siddharth Anand intends to position the film in the mainstream commercial space, leading to a renewed focus on dramatic horror storytelling. In recent years, the genre of Hindi cinema has largely leaned towards horror-comedy.
The film is reportedly scheduled to go on floors in September 2026.
The relationship between Siddharth Anand and Abhishek Bachchan is very old. Bachchan was seen in a small role in Anand’s directorial debut. hello helloIt is believed that their rapport has become stronger while working together King.
Talking about King, the film has many big actors including Deepika Padukone, Suhana Khan, Rani Mukherjee, Anil Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, Jaideep Ahlawat, Raghav Juyal and Abhay Verma. It is scheduled to release in theaters during the Christmas 2026 weekend.
