Actor-comedian Vir Das is all set to explore a new genre with his next directorial venture, a found-footage horror film titled Baara Number. The project will be backed by his banner, Zazu Productions, and marks a change from his recent directorial debut Happy Patel: Khatranak Jasoos.
Vir Das announces found-footage horror film ‘Bara Number’, shooting to begin in June
Bara Number will see Vir Das reunite with Kavi Shastri, with the two co-directing the film. Known for their collaborative chemistry, the duo is expected to bring a different storytelling approach to the horror space. According to the announcement, the film is being developed as “a found footage horror narrative” that aims to move “beyond traditional tropes.”
The film is scheduled to go on floors in June, with the first shooting schedule planned in Mumbai. Continuing his preference towards group-driven narratives, Das will also work as part of a multi-character cast.
Talking about the creative direction of the project, the producers described it as “a more layered and intense narrative style”, adding that the film will blend “atmospheric storytelling with psychological depth”. His intention was to create a story that explored “both external tensions and internal human emotions”, offering a nuanced take on fear rather than relying solely on the clichés of the genre.
The project has reportedly been in development for some time and is already gaining attention within the industry as it prepares to enter production. With Bara No. 1, Das continues to expand his creative repertoire, shifting from comedy to horror while focusing on narrative experimentation.
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