Los Angeles, May 17 – Actor Ali Fazal is set to headline the upcoming horror-thriller Beyond, alongside acclaimed actress Tillotama Shome. The film, directed by Sumit Purohit, will explore a chilling narrative set against the haunting backdrop of a ghostly Himalayan town.
Written by Purohit and Saurav Dey, Beyond draws inspiration from the myths and legends native to the Himalayan region. The director revealed that the storyline is deeply rooted in his personal connection to the hills and the phenomenon of dwindling hill settlements.
"Like many others from the region, my aspirations led me to move away in search of opportunities. This constant migration has left many hill settlements slowly turning into ghost towns and villages, deserted by their people," Purohit shared. "One such place, forgotten and frozen in time, is the setting for my film Beyond."
While the film promises an eerie, mysterious horror narrative, Purohit emphasized that its core lies in portraying the profound desolation of these abandoned locales. "Local legends and myths also inspire the narrative. While it unfolds as a mystery horror, its essence lies in capturing the desolation of the place," he added.
Beyond is being produced by Chippy Babu and Abhishek Sharma of TrainTripper Films, in collaboration with Mario Stefan’s fieber.film. The project will be filmed in the Himalayan region, adding authenticity and atmospheric depth to its storytelling.