Ajay Devgn is heading back into horror.
The actor-producer has officially started work on an untitled horror thriller, reuniting Devgn Films and Panorama Studios, the production banners behind his 2024 supernatural thriller Shaitaan.
The new film went on floors on September 2, 2026, with filmmaker Rohit Jugraj directing. Ajay Devgn will headline the project and produce it alongside Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak.
While production has begun, the filmmakers are deliberately keeping several important details secret. The movie does not yet have a publicly announced title, its complete cast has not been revealed, and neither the storyline nor theatrical release date has been confirmed.
What is clear, however, is that Devgn and his collaborators are returning to the horror-thriller space after the commercial impact of Shaitaan.
Ajay Devgn Announces Start of Shooting
Devgn marked the beginning of production with photographs from the film's inaugural ceremony.
Announcing that cameras had begun rolling, the actor wrote:
“Darr ka mahaul…hone wala hai. Our untitled horror thriller officially goes on floors today.”
The brief announcement revealed little about the story but established the genre and confirmed that production had formally commenced.
The makers describe the project as an intense and atmospheric horror thriller built around mystery, fear and suspense.
Beyond that description, specific plot details remain under wraps.
That secrecy means reports attempting to assign supernatural characters, villains or specific storylines to the project should currently be treated as speculation unless subsequently confirmed by the filmmakers.
Rohit Jugraj to Direct Ajay Devgn
The project will be directed by Rohit Jugraj, bringing a filmmaker with experience across Punjabi cinema, Hindi entertainment and streaming series into Devgn's latest horror venture.
Jugraj is particularly associated with the popular Punjabi Sardaar Ji franchise.
His television and streaming work also includes Chamak on Sony LIV and Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein on Netflix.
The upcoming project places Jugraj at the helm of a mainstream Hindi horror thriller backed by two established production banners.
How he approaches the film's horror elements remains unknown, but the makers' emphasis on atmosphere, mystery and suspense suggests the project is being positioned as more than a conventional jump-scare-driven horror film.
‘Shaitaan’ Team Reunites
One of the biggest reasons the project is attracting early attention is the reunion between Devgn Films and Panorama Studios.
Their previous collaboration Shaitaan was released in 2024.
Directed by Vikas Bahl, the supernatural thriller featured Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan and Jyotika in major roles.
The film revolved around a family confronted by a sinister outsider and combined psychological tension with supernatural themes.
The two banners subsequently worked together on Raid 2, extending a production relationship that now continues with the new horror thriller.
The latest film therefore isn't being developed as a direct continuation of Shaitaan based on anything announced so far. Instead, it represents another collaboration between some of the same production partners in the horror-thriller space.
Is This ‘Shaitaan 2’?
No — at least not based on the information officially available so far.
This distinction is particularly important because Devgn's return to horror with the Shaitaan production team could easily lead to confusion.
The newly announced project is currently being described simply as an untitled horror thriller.
The filmmakers have not identified it as Shaitaan 2, nor have they announced that Ajay Devgn is returning as the same character from the 2024 movie.
Until the makers reveal the title or storyline, the safest description is a new horror thriller that reunites Devgn with production partners associated with Shaitaan.
Ajay Devgn, Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak Producing
The film is jointly produced by Ajay Devgn, Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak.
Their involvement continues an established professional relationship spanning multiple films.
For Devgn, that also means the project extends beyond his role as its leading actor. Through Devgn Films, he is directly involved on the production side as well.
Panorama Studios' presence further strengthens the connection with several of Devgn's recent thriller and drama projects.
That continuing partnership could prove significant because Hindi horror has increasingly demonstrated the potential to move beyond relatively small productions into mainstream star-led theatrical releases.
Why ‘Shaitaan’ Changed the Equation
The commercial response to Shaitaan provided evidence that supernatural thrillers led by major Hindi-film stars could attract a sizeable theatrical audience.
Rather than relying primarily on horror-comedy — a segment that has become increasingly prominent in Hindi cinema — Shaitaan leaned heavily into psychological and supernatural tension.
Ajay Devgn's new project does not yet have enough disclosed story information to determine whether it will follow a similar creative formula.
Still, the decision to reunite Devgn Films and Panorama Studios for another horror thriller indicates continued confidence in the genre.
The choice of a different director also creates room for the new film to establish its own identity instead of simply reproducing the tone of Shaitaan.
Plot and Remaining Cast Remain Secret
Several crucial questions surrounding the movie remain unanswered.
The filmmakers have not disclosed the central premise, setting or characters.
No additional cast members beyond Ajay Devgn have been formally announced in the initial production announcement.
The film also does not currently have a confirmed public title or theatrical release date.
Those omissions matter because early reports surrounding major Bollywood productions can sometimes turn unconfirmed casting negotiations or plot rumours into apparent facts.
For now, only Devgn's lead role, Rohit Jugraj's direction, the producers, production banners and start of filming can be treated as established details.
Further casting and story announcements are expected as production progresses.
Ajay Devgn Continues His Thriller Run
The horror project arrives during another busy period for Devgn.
He is also preparing to return as Vijay Salgaonkar in the next instalment of the Hindi Drishyam franchise.
Devgn's association with thrillers has become an important part of his contemporary filmography, although his projects continue to span action, comedy and drama as well.
The new Rohit Jugraj film adds supernatural or horror-driven suspense back into that mix.
Importantly, Devgn is increasingly participating in these projects not merely as an actor but as a producer, giving him a greater role in shaping the films being developed around him.
A Growing Market for Mainstream Hindi Horror
The timing of the new film is also notable for the broader Hindi-film industry.
Horror and supernatural storytelling have become increasingly visible in mainstream Indian cinema, although filmmakers have approached the category through very different formats.
Horror-comedies have created commercially successful franchises, while films such as Shaitaan have shown that darker supernatural thrillers can also attract theatrical audiences.
Devgn's new project appears — based solely on the makers' description — to be leaning towards the latter category.
Calling it an “intense and atmospheric horror thriller” places the emphasis on mood, mystery and suspense rather than comedy.
Whether the finished film maintains that direction will become clearer once the makers release footage or detailed story information.
What We Know — and What We Don’t
The announcement establishes several firm facts.
Ajay Devgn will headline the film. Rohit Jugraj is directing. Ajay Devgn, Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak are producing it, while Devgn Films and Panorama Studios are collaborating again.
Production officially began on September 2, 2026.
Everything beyond those details remains intentionally limited.
There is no officially announced title, complete cast, detailed plot or release date at this stage.
That makes the start of filming less a full unveiling and more the first step in what is likely to be a gradual promotional campaign.
What Comes Next
Attention will now turn to the movie's title and casting announcements.
The identity of Devgn's co-stars will be particularly significant, given the role R Madhavan's antagonist played in establishing the dramatic tension of Shaitaan.
But there is currently no confirmed indication that Madhavan, Jyotika or any other Shaitaan cast member is involved in this separate project.
For now, the key development is straightforward: Ajay Devgn has begun filming another horror thriller, and he is doing so with production partners with whom he has already delivered commercially prominent films.
The combination of Devgn, Rohit Jugraj, Devgn Films and Panorama Studios gives the untitled project considerable visibility even before its story has been revealed.
After Shaitaan, audiences already know what a star-led Ajay Devgn horror film can look like.
The bigger question is whether this new collaboration can create a completely different kind of fear.
