# Ajay Devgn’s horror thriller titled Suryasparsh

2026-09-22T10:16:51+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 3 independent outlets

Ajay Devgn's upcoming horror thriller, directed by Rohit Jugraj, has been officially titled Suryasparsh, according to Bollywood Hungama. The film, earlier referred to by the working title Griha Pravesh, is a high-concept supernatural story inspired by the Garuda Purana, a Sanskrit text. Devgn plays a morally ambiguous character. Production began on September 2 and is expected to continue through November. The film targets a theatrical release in the second half of 2027. Kumar Mangat and Abhishek Pathak of Panorama Studios are producing alongside Devgn Films. The team previously collaborated on Drishyam, Raid, and Shaitaan. Their next project, Drishyam: The Conclusion, releases on October 2.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

All three sources rely on a single exclusive report from Bollywood Hungama, which also provides the title Suryasparsh. Times of India and Odisha TV repeat the same information but use the variant spelling Surya Prakash, suggesting a transcription difference rather than a factual dispute. The coverage is uniformly promotional, reproducing producer Abhishek Pathak's statement verbatim. With no independent reporting or critical angle, the story functions as an industry announcement. The key date to watch is the October 2 release of Drishyam: The Conclusion, which will test the audience appetite for the production team's franchise approach.

## Coverage

- bollywoodhungama.com (neutral report) <https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/exclusive-ajay-devgn-rohit-jugrajs-horror-thriller-titled-surya-prakash/>
  Straight exclusive announcement, no editorial slant
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com (neutral report) <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/ajay-devgns-upcoming-supernatural-thriller-is-now-titled-surya-prakash-rohit-jugraj-directs-film-inspired-by-the-garuda-purana/articleshow/134407830.cms>
  Repackages exclusive as reported news, no slant
- odishatv.in (neutral report) <https://odishatv.in/entertainment/ajay-devgns-next-supernatural-thriller-gets-a-title-surya-prakash-to-explore-a-garuda-purana-inspired-mystery-12564968>
  Aggregates exclusive with own headlines, no slant

Tags: Ajay Devgn, Bhoot, Drishyam: The Conclusion, Panorama Studios, Rohit Jugraj, Surya Prakash
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