Rohit Shetty, known for his action-packed blockbusters, is reportedly venturing into the psychological thriller genre with a new movie starring Nushrratt Bharuccha. Although nothing has been officially confirmed, the news has generated excitement among fans. The movie is expected to go on floors later this year, once the actors and the filmmaker align their schedules and sign on the dotted line. 

Rohit Shetty, according to a report in Mid-day, has “always been drawn to stories that evoke strong emotional reactions, and horror can be just as visceral as action. Nushrratt was his first choice. Her performance in Chhorii showed she can carry a horror plot with both vulnerability and strength." Rohit Shetty has roped in E Niwas to helm the yet-untitled project. The report added, “E Niwas brings a gritty lens that will keep the horror raw and unsettling, which is exactly what Rohit wants." The movie is currently in pre-production and centers on a woman grappling with supernatural forces tied to a long-buried secret. The report further informed that script revisions and casting are still underway. 

 
 
 
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On the other hand, Rohit Shetty's recent directorial movie Singham Again with Ajay Devgn was a super hit. The movie also starred Kareena Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, Arjun Kapoor, and Ranveer Singh. Audiences were thrilled by the ensemble action drama, which, according to Sacnilk, earned Rs 247.85 crore (net) in India, with an India gross of Rs 297.4 crore and a worldwide total of Rs 372.4 crore—including Rs 75 crore from overseas markets.

 
 
 
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Meanwhile, Nushrratt Bharuccha is known for her strong performances in movies like Pyaar Ka Punchnama, Dream Girl, and Chhorii. Her recent film Chhorii 2, a sequel to the 2021 movie Chhorii, has received positive reviews. The film was an official remake of the 2017 Marathi movie Lapachhapi and delved into problems of societal evils and motherhood while providing spine-chilling horror.

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Rohit Shetty's new thriller project with Nushrratt Bharuccha promises to be a chilling and unsettling movie. With E Niwas at the helm and Nushrratt Bharuccha in the lead role, this movie is expected to be a gripping horror thriller.