Indian cinema is preparing for a major influx of spine-chilling releases across 2026 and 2027. Following the success of films like Akshay Kumar's horror-comedy Bhoot Bangla, the upcoming slate promises an array of mythological thrillers, psychological scares, and horror-comedies. Heading into the theatrical release of The One: Force of the Forest on 25 September 2026, starring Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia, audiences have a stacked lineup of scare-fests to look forward to.
Top 10 Upcoming Indian Horror Films (2026–2027)
| Film Title | Key Cast | Release Window / Date | Director |
| 1. The One: Force of the Forest | Sidharth Malhotra, Tamannaah Bhatia | 25 September 2026 | Deepak Kumar Mishra, Arunabh Kumar |
| 2. Nai Naveli | Yami Gautam | 16 October 2026 | Balaji Mohan |
| 3. Shaktishalini | Aneet Padda, Nana Patekar | 24 December 2026 | Aditya Sarpotdar |
| 4. Police Station Mein Bhoot | Manoj Bajpayee, Genelia Deshmukh | 2026 (TBA) | Ram Gopal Varma |
| 5. Ragini 3 | Tamannaah Bhatia | 2027 | Shashank Khaitan |
| 6. Tumbbad 2 | Sohum Shah, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Alia Bhatt | 3 December 2027 | Adesh Prasad |
| 7. Shaitaan 2 | Ajay Devgn, R. Madhavan | 2027 (TBA) | Vikas Bahl |
| 8. Griha Pravesh | Ajay Devgn | 2027 (TBA) | Rohit Jugraj |
| 9. Rooh | Emraan Hashmi | 2027 | Mayank Sharma |
| 10. Untitled YRF Horror Project | Varun Dhawan | 2027 (TBA) | Abhay Pannu |
FAQs
Q1: When does Yami Gautam's horror film 'Nai Naveli' release in theatres?
A: Nai Naveli, directed by Balaji Mohan and starring Yami Gautam, is scheduled for theatrical release on 16 October 2026.
Q2: When is 'Tumbbad 2' releasing in cinemas?
A: Tumbbad 2 is scheduled to hit cinema screens on 3 December 2027.