Emraan Hashmi Returns to Supernatural Horror With Tips Films’ ‘Rooh’
Bollywood star Emraan Hashmi has officially signed on to headline Tips Films' high-concept musical horror feature Rooh, marking the celebrated actor's return to the supernatural thriller domain that defined several iconic chapters of his career. Directed by Mayank Sharma, widely acclaimed for orchestrating Amazon Prime Video’s hit thriller franchise Breathe, the project is being developed as a joint cinematic venture between Tips Films, Tips Music, and producer Vikram Khakhar’s Wicked Films Productions. Slated for an expansive theatrical release in 2027 across Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, the film aims to reinvent the traditional horror space by blending chilling psychological dread with an emotionally charged romantic narrative anchored by an expansive original soundtrack produced directly under the Tips music banner.
A Fusion of Horror and Melodic Romance: Mayank Sharma Helms High-Concept Script
The screenplay of Rooh has been co-penned by director Mayank Sharma and seasoned screenwriter Vishal Kapoor, designed to deliver an elevated, immersive supernatural experience tailored for large-screen theatrical exhibition. Highlighting the ambition behind the production, producer Vikram Khakhar noted that uniting with Tips Films and Tips Music represents a crucial milestone in crafting a genre-defying cinematic spectacle that balances atmospheric horror with rich musical storytelling. The project leans directly into Hashmi's proven box-office pedigree within the supernatural and dark romance genres, recalling his memorable performances in cult franchise hits such as Raaz: The Mystery Continues and Ek Thi Daayan, while leveraging Tips Music’s sonic legacy to curate chart-topping romantic ballads and haunting background arrangements.
Emraan Hashmi's Packed Pipeline: Balancing 'Gunmaster G9' With 'Awarapan 2' Momentum
The announcement of Rooh comes amidst an exceptionally active phase for Emraan Hashmi, who continues to diversify his cinematic slate across multiple genres. The actor is currently generating substantial industry buzz for director Aditya Datt's upcoming espionage action-romantic thriller Gunmaster G9, where he shares screen space alongside Genelia Deshmukh and Aparshakti Khurana. Furthermore, the development follows Hashmi’s recent high-profile return to his celebrated franchise roots with Awarapan 2, which arrived in cinemas on August 14, 2026, almost two decades after the 2007 original became a modern classic. With Rooh locking in a 2027 premiere, Hashmi is strategically setting up a robust pipeline of theatrical entertainers that merge high-stakes action with visceral, music-driven psychological chills.
