The popular 1920 horror franchise is set to return with a brand-new installment. Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and producer Anand Pandit have officially joined forces for 1920: Cold Winter, the latest chapter in the long-running supernatural series that has captivated horror fans for nearly two decades.
1920 Franchise expands! Vikram Bhatt and Anand Pandit reunite for new horror film 1920: Cold Winter following the success of Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past
The announcement comes shortly after the success of Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past, which hit cinemas on June 12, 2026. Building on the momentum of that release, Bhatt and Pandit are now reviving one of Indian cinema’s most recognizable horror brands with what promises to be another spine-chilling tale.
1920: Cold Winter will be written and directed by Vikram Bhatt, who also helmed the franchise’s inaugural film, 1920 (2008), as well as 1921 (2018). The project will be produced by Anand Pandit, with Roopa Pandit and Rahul V Dubey serving as co-producers.
The collaboration marks yet another chapter in the successful professional association between Vikram Bhatt and Anand Pandit. The duo had earlier worked together on 1920: Horrors of the Heart (2023), which was directed by Krishna Bhatt and written by Mahesh Bhatt. The film featured Avika Gor and Randheer Rai in lead roles and expanded the franchise’s legacy for a new generation of audiences.
The 1920 franchise began in 2008 with the release of 1920, starring Adah Sharma and Rajniesh Duggall. The film revolved around a man who abandons his family and faith, only to di
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