Actor Ahan Shetty is officially stepping into the horror genre. He has signed on to star in director Vikram Bhatt’s upcoming supernatural film, 1920: Cold Winter.
Backed by producer Anand Pandit, the project marks the sixth cinematic installment in the long-running 1920 franchise. Production is currently scheduled to begin in November 2026. The creative team is actively planning location scouts across Scotland and Shimla to build the necessary eerie atmosphere for the shoot.
The Search for a Female Lead
While the male lead is firmly locked, the casting process remains ongoing. The makers are actively hunting for an established actress to co-star alongside Shetty, according to a Times of India report published this week. Shetty originally made his acting debut in the romantic action film Tadap, and he has been intentionally diversifying his slate lately. He also secured roles in the upcoming action projects Sanki and the highly anticipated Border 2.
The new 1920 project gained rapid momentum following a recent theatrical win for the director. Bhatt formally announced the feature on the heels of his June 2026 Haunted 3D success, which effectively renewed audience appetite for his signature style of storytelling.
The 18-Year Legacy of the 1920 Supernatural Universe
The 1920 franchise originally launched back in 2008 starring Rajneesh Duggal and Adah Sharma. By pushing the series into a sixth chapter, Bhatt and Pandit are leaning heavily into established intellectual property rather than risking completely original concepts in a volatile box office environment. Bringing in a newer face like Shetty signals a clear attempt to introduce the nearly two-decade-old cinematic universe to a younger demographic of theatergoers.