Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India]: Gujarati cinema is gearing up for a new psychological horror-thriller as director Rehan Chaudhary unveiled the official trailer of his upcoming film Kabanda at a grand launch event held at Shiv Cinema on Monday.
Known for directing successful Gujarati films like:
Dhuandhar
Congratulations
Rehan Chaudhary is now exploring the psychological horror genre with a film that promises mystery, suspense, and dark storytelling rarely seen in Gujarati cinema.
Star Cast and Team Attend Grand Trailer Launch
The trailer launch event witnessed the presence of the film’s lead cast including:
Shyam Nair
Tarjanee
Vrunda Trivedi
Ruchita Chotani
Ankit Brahmbhatt
along with the film’s production and creative team.
The trailer generated strong audience curiosity with its:
Dark visual tone
Eerie atmosphere
Suspense-driven narrative
Psychological horror elements
Industry observers noted that the film appears to take Gujarati cinema into a comparatively unexplored genre space.
Shyam Nair Calls Film Emotionally and Physically Intense
Speaking during the trailer launch, lead actor Shyam Nair described the film as one of the most demanding projects of his career.
He said:
“Working on this film was both physically and mentally challenging for me. The story of ‘Kabanda’ is so intense that even during the shoot, we experienced the eerie atmosphere ourselves. I believe this film will set a new benchmark in Gujarati cinema.”
Actress Tarjanee Highlights Unique Horror Narrative
Actress Tarjanee stated that the role offered her a completely new acting experience compared to her previous projects.
She shared:
“This role is completely different from anything I have done in my career so far. The horror element of the film is not limited to visuals alone, but is deeply embedded in the story as well. I am confident that audiences will enjoy this fresh and unique experience.”
Film Based on Haunting Legend
According to the makers, ‘Kabanda’ is inspired by:
A haunting legend resurfacing from the past
a theme rarely explored in mainstream Gujarati cinema.
The film combines:
Psychological horror
Mystery-driven storytelling
Dark suspense elements
Atmospheric cinematography
The background music and score composed by:
Pallav Barua
further amplify the film’s unsettling and suspenseful mood.
Producers Back Bold Genre Experiment
The film is produced by:
Vedant Maheshwari
Rehan Chaudhary
Producer Vedant Maheshwari said he immediately agreed to support the project after hearing the concept and script.
He praised the team’s dedication and expressed confidence that audiences would support the film’s experimental horror genre approach.
Director Rehan Chaudhary added:
“We wanted to give Gujarati film audiences something they had never experienced before. ‘Kabanda’ is not just a horror film, but a deep mystery. We are extremely encouraged by the response the trailer has received.”
Gujarati Cinema Expanding Into New Genres
Film analysts believe projects like ‘Kabanda’ reflect a growing willingness within Gujarati cinema to:
Explore unconventional storytelling
Experiment with darker genres
Invest in high-quality production
Expand audience expectations beyond comedy and family drama
The psychological thriller and horror category has seen increasing popularity among younger regional cinema audiences in recent years.
Release Date
Kabanda is scheduled for theatrical release across Gujarat on:
May 29
The film is expected to attract:
Horror enthusiasts
Thriller audiences
Regional cinema viewers seeking fresh storytelling experiences
Final Outlook
With its psychological horror narrative, atmospheric visuals, and mystery-driven storytelling, ‘Kabanda’ is positioning itself as one of the more experimental and ambitious Gujarati film releases of the year. The strong response to the trailer launch indicates growing audience curiosity for genre-based regional cinema and signals an evolving phase for Gujarati filmmaking.
