International Emmy-winning comedian and actor Vir Das is ready to explore a new genre in cinema. After his directorial debut with the spy comedy Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos, which hit theatres on January 16, 2026, he has confirmed that his next project behind the camera will be a pure horror film. While many associate the performer with his humour and sharp social commentary, he is eager to pivot away from his comfort zone. Speaking about his upcoming venture with Midday, Vir shared, "I hope to make a pure horror movie next. It will be completely different from comedy.