Filmmaker Karan Johar is now stepping into the genre of horror after treating cinema lovers with romantic films. On Friday, he took to Twitter to announce that his Dharma Productions is now "anchoring" a horror film. Now after much-anticipation, the filmmaker has finally announced that his upcoming project is titled Bhoot – Part One: The Haunted Ship, which will feature Vicky Kaushal and Bhumi Pednekar. Directed by debutant Bhanu Pratap Singh, who has earlier assisted Shashank Khaitan on Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014), the film is slated to release on November 15, 2019.

Here's what Karan tweeted:

Presenting #Bhoot : Part One - The Haunted Ship! The FIRST in the franchise, starring the supremely talented @vickykaushal09, directed by @Bps_91. Sailing towards you on 15th November, 2019.@apoorvamehta18 @ShashankKhaitan @DharmaMovies pic.twitter.com/06dJ8cyIt0

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) June 10, 2019

While Vicky plays the lead role, Bhumi has been cast for a special part. Both the actors shared their excitement to work on the project and tweeted:

Nothing haunts you more than reality. Presenting #Bhoot Part One - The Haunted Ship, directed by @Bps_91. In cinemas 15th November, 2019. @karanjohar @apoorvamehta18 @shashankkhaitan @DharmaMovies pic.twitter.com/CnONsJs3bp

— Vicky Kaushal (@vickykaushal09) June 10, 2019

Sinking my teeth into this special role in this very special film as my friend and brother @Bps_91 marks his debut with #Bhoot Part One - The Haunted Ship.
In cinemas 15th November, 2019.
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— bhumi pednekar (@bhumipednekar) June 10, 2019

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Reportedly, the idea for the script came from Bhanu, who started working on the concept and developed it with the Dhadak director, who eventually suggested taking it to Dharma Productions. “Karan loved it. Bhoot – Part One: The Haunted Ship is based on a true incident that took place in Bombay. The shooting is complete. The post-production is underway and the film will open in cinemas on November 15 this year," Shashank told a leading daily. As the title suggests, the film is based on a ship and hence, has a good dose of VFX. “The intent is to create a series. We’re looking at making more authentic films, even horror comedies. Bhanu and I have discussed a few ideas. It’s an exciting time to take the franchise ahead," he added.

Shashank also revealed that they approached Ram Gopal Varma as he had the rights to the title after his 2003 film, Bhoot. “It was extremely gracious of RGV to give the title to us,” Shashank signed off.

(Source: Twitter/DNA)