After making her mark in the thriller Tu Yaa Main, Shanaya Kapoor is all set to step into an entirely different genre as she has been cast opposite Tiger Shroff in producer Firoz Nadiadwala’s upcoming zombie comedy, directed by Ahmed Khan. The yet‑untitled film marks Shanaya’s second major project after her debut Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyaan and positions her in a fresh, high‑vibe commercial space alongside one of Bollywood’s biggest action stars.
According to reports, Firoz Nadiadwala has roped in both Tiger and Shanaya for this first‑of‑its‑kind zombie‑comedy project, aiming to tap into a genre that has remained largely untouched in Hindi cinema since Raj & DK’s Go Goa Gone (2013). The film will be helmed by Ahmed Khan, who has previously directed Tiger in Baaghi 2, Baaghi 3 and Heropanti 2, and is currently working on the big‑budget entertainer Welcome to the Jungle. Story details are being kept under wraps, but the project is being designed as a light‑hearted, horror‑tinged comedy rather than a straight horror, giving it a fun, genre‑bending twist.
For Tiger Shroff, this will be a notable shift from his usual action‑driven roles, as the film is set to showcase him in a full‑length comedy avatar, leveraging his athleticism with a more humorous tone. On the other hand, Shanaya Kapoor is steadily building a diverse filmography: she appeared in Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyaan with Vikrant Massey, starred in the thriller Tu Yaa Main, and also has a period‑comedy titled JC opposite Abhay Verma in the pipeline. This zombie comedy will shoot only after Tiger wraps up his existing commitments, with the team eyeing a start before the end of 2025
The project is also notable because it comes at a time when Bollywood is slowly exploring zombie‑themed storytelling, with Ranveer Singh’s Pralay expected to take a darker, action‑thiller route in the same universe. By choosing a comedy angle, Nadiadwala and Khan are banking on a more accessible, mass‑audience experience that pairs outrageous set‑ups with the chemistry between Tiger and Shanaya.
With a popular producer, a proven director–actor combination, and a fresh genre mix, this zombie comedy could well become one of the most talked‑about commercial projects in the coming years