EXCLUSIVE: IIT Delhi Graduate Sandeep Jain, Writer Of Kota Factory, Criminal Justice 4 And Operation Safed Sagar, Joins Ajay Devgn’s Garud Puran-Inspired Horror Thriller As Writer; Pravesh Joshi Comes On Board As Co-Writer
Just a day after Ajay Devgn officially announced his next, an untitled horror thriller inspired by the Garud Puran, which has already gone on floors, CineInfinity has learnt of a fresh development that is certain to get the trade talking. Sandeep Jain, one of the most sought-after writers in Hindi content today, has joined the project as writer, with Pravesh Joshi coming on board as co-writer.
The combination brings together two writers with different creative strengths for a subject that demands a careful balance between mythology, mystery, suspense and horror.
Ajay Devgn’s Garud Puran-Inspired Thriller Gets Its Writing Team
Ajay Devgn recently took to social media to announce that his next project, tentatively titled Griha Pravesh, has gone on floors. The film reunites Devgn Films and Panorama Studios, the production houses behind the 2024 horror success Shaitaan.
Directed by Rohit Jugraj, the upcoming film is set against a haunting world of mystery, fear and suspense. While the announcement introduced audiences to the project's intriguing premise, the writing team remained under wraps.
CineInfinity can now exclusively reveal that Sandeep Jain has joined the film as writer, while Pravesh Joshi has come on board as co-writer.
Sandeep Jain: From Kota Factory To Darker Worlds
Sandeep Jain has quietly built an impressive writing portfolio across Hindi cinema and streaming. An IIT Delhi graduate who moved from engineering into storytelling, Jain has been associated with projects including Kota Factory, Tabbar, Criminal Justice Season 4, Operation Safed Sagar and Kanneda.
His body of work reflects a notable ability to move between coming-of-age drama, crime, social storytelling and intense real-world narratives without repeating the same creative formula.
That versatility could prove particularly valuable for a film inspired by the Garud Puran, where the writing needs to translate an ancient and philosophical subject into a contemporary cinematic thriller.
Pravesh Joshi Joins As Co-Writer
Adding another interesting layer to the project is Pravesh Joshi, who has joined the film as co-writer.
With Jain and Joshi now working together on the screenplay, the makers appear to be putting considerable emphasis on the writing of this horror thriller. The subject itself offers considerable scope, but successfully bringing mythology, supernatural elements and human fear together will ultimately depend on the screenplay.
For Ajay Devgn, this also marks another ambitious entry into the horror space following the success of Shaitaan.
Why The Garud Puran Connection Makes The Film Different
The Garud Puran occupies a distinctive place in Hindu mythology, with its narratives exploring death, the journey of the soul, karma and the consequences of one's actions.
Using these themes as the foundation for a mainstream horror thriller gives the film an interesting dramatic canvas. Instead of relying purely on conventional supernatural tropes, the story has the potential to explore fear through mythology, morality and the consequences of human actions.
This makes the choice of writers particularly significant. Jain's experience in building layered characters and grounded narratives, combined with Joshi's contribution as co-writer, could give the project the tonal balance required for such an unconventional subject.
Ajay Devgn Continues His Horror Run
Ajay Devgn is no stranger to the horror genre. From Bhoot and Kaal to the horror-comedy Golmaal Again and, most recently, Shaitaan, the actor has explored several shades of the genre.
However, this new Garud Puran-inspired project appears to be heading in a different direction. With Rohit Jugraj at the helm and Sandeep Jain and Pravesh Joshi handling the writing, the film is shaping up as a darker and more mythology-driven horror thriller.
The project has already gone on floors, and more details about the cast, title and release plans are expected to emerge as production progresses.
For now, the combination of Ajay Devgn, Rohit Jugraj, Sandeep Jain and Pravesh Joshi makes this one of the more intriguing upcoming horror projects to watch.
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