Vir Das Ventures Into Horror: Found-Footage Film ‘Baara Number’ to Roll Cameras in June

Vir Das is stepping into new territory with his next directorial, a found-footage horror titled Baara Number. Backed by his own banner, Zazu Productions, the film marks a sharp genre shift from his quirky debut Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos.

Vir Das is teaming up once again with Kavi Shastri for Baara Number, a found-footage horror film that promises to push the genre beyond its usual boundaries. Co-directed by the duo, the project is set to begin filming in Mumbai this June. Das, known for his ensemble-driven storytelling, will also appear as part of the cast. The makers describe the film as a layered, immersive experience that blends psychological nuance with atmospheric tension, aiming to explore fear through both external suspense and internal emotion. In development for some time, Baara Number is already generating buzz as Das expands his creative repertoire, moving from comedy into horror with a focus on narrative experimentation.

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• Apr 2, 2026
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