Vir Das Sets Found-Footage Horror Film ‘Baara Number’

International Emmy-winning Indian comedian Vir Das has set his next directorial venture.

Found-footage horror film “Baara Number” will be produced via Das’ banner Zazu Productions. The project sees Das reunited with Kavi Shastri, with whom he co-directed his directorial debut, Aamir Khan Productions’ “Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos.” Das will also feature in the film’s ensemble cast.

Principal photography is due to commence in June at Mumbai locations.

“Positioned as a found footage horror narrative, the project aims to move beyond conventional tropes, blending psychological depth with atmospheric storytelling,” per a note from Zazu Productions. “The film has been in development for some time and is expected to offer a nuanced take on fear, exploring both external tension and internal human emotions.”

“Vir Das further expands his creative repertoire, transitioning from comedy to horror while maintaining a strong focus on narrative innovation,” the note added.

Set in a heightened comic universe, “Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos” follows a well-meaning but bumbling operative whose attempts at heroism create more mayhem than order. The film, which debuted on Netflix April 1, deploys a deliberately eccentric tone, mixing slapstick, satire and spy-thriller tropes with Das’ irreverent comedic sensibility.

Das, one of India’s most renowned comedians, took home the 2023 International Emmy Award for best comedy for his Netflix special “Vir Das: Landing.” He is currently in the middle of his his “Hey Stranger” 2026 tour. The 21-city tour kicked off on Feb. 27 at The Chicago Theatre in Chicago, IL with stops across the U.S. in San Francisco, Washington, Grand Rapids and more and in London’s Royal Albert Hall on April 1, before concluding in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on May 23.