Zorr (2026 Hindi Film) Exclusive: Bollywood’s zombie fever returns to the big screen with Zorr, a fresh horror-comedy that hit cinemas today (Friday, February 6). Written and directed by Gourab Dutta, the film follows the story of two friends who wake up in their office only to discover that a mysterious outbreak has turned the city into zombie-infested chaos.
In an exclusive conversation with Filmibeat, Zorr producer Kan Singh Sodha, along with lead actors Rishab Chadha, who plays Jitu, and Akash Makhija, who essays his friend Guddu, opened up about bringing their zombie comedy to life. The trio spoke about inevitable comparisons with Go Goa Gone, what fresh elements audiences can expect from Zorr, and the challenges of creating a zombie film in an industry where the genre is still relatively unexplored. Kan Singh Soda also shared insights into the risks and hurdles of backing a zombie project in Bollywood.
Here are excerpts from the interview:
1) Zombie comedy is still a largely unexplored genre in Indian cinema. What made you want to step into this space now?
Rishab: Well, it is unexplored and there is a lot of potential. But I think Indian audiences love horror and comedy as a genre, and when you put these two things together, it becomes double the fun! And I wanted to take it up, because I wanted to be part of this world where zombies come to life, it’s fun and exciting to step in a world you haven’t experienced.
Akash: Horror comedy with zombies is one of the most engaging genres right now because it has fear, humour, and entertainment together. When I read the script of Zorr, it instantly felt right. The vision, the scale, and the idea of treating every zombie differently really excited me. It was a gut decision, and a genre I genuinely wanted to explore as an actor.
2) With Go Goa Gone often seen as the reference point for zombie comedies in India, did that legacy work in your favour while developing Zorr?
Rishab: Honestly, Go Goa Gone was a fun film, but it was never a reference point for us while creating Zorr. Our zombies have different personalities and characteristics. What’s common between Go Goa Gone and Zorr is that it’s a story of friendship and getting stuck together.
Akash: Go Goa Gone is an important reference, but we never looked at it as a comparison. We focused on telling our own story. Comparisons are natural, but once audiences watch Zorr, they’ll see how different it is, especially in the way the zombies are portrayed. Also, there is a saying, “comparison is a thief of joy”.
3) Zombie comedies are still rare in Indian cinema. What convinced you that Zorr was a risk worth taking?
Kan: I’ve always believed that cinema grows only when you step slightly outside the comfort zone. Zorr excited me because it wasn’t just about zombies-it was about human absurdity in extreme situations. The horror-comedy space allows you to reflect society, fear, and humour all at once. Yes, it’s a risk, but it’s a calculated one rooted in a strong concept and relatable characters.
4) What fresh element does Zorr bring to the zombie comedy genre in India?
Akash: The freshness lies in the fact that every zombie has a distinct personality. Their behaviour is driven by who they were as humans, which leads to unexpected and funny moments. That’s something new for Indian audiences.
Rishab: Each zombie has a different personality in the film. Anyone who becomes a zombie in the film has their most common trait highlighted; that’s where the fun begins.
5) People will naturally think of Go Goa Gone – how would you explain Zorr as a completely different experience?
Rishab: I don’t see the comparison as a bad thing, to be honest, the core intention of both films is pure entertainmen.t.. and that’s what the audience wants, I would like to believe. Zorr is different in a way that the setup of the world is different, and the type of zombies is different.
Akash: Zorr is set in an office environment rather than an island, which changes the entire tone. Add to that the unique treatment of zombies and a fresh climax, and it becomes a very different experience despite being in the same genre.
6) As a producer, what was the biggest challenge in greenlighting a genre that isn’t tried-and-tested in India?
Kan: The biggest challenge was perception. Convincing stakeholders that zombie films aren’t just “western ideas” but can be adapted with Indian sensibilities, humour, and emotions. Budget allocation was another key concern, balancing VFX, prosthetics, and production value without overdoing it. The script clarity helped us cross that hurdle.
7) Did you ever switch off the calculator and just enjoy the madness of Zorr?
Kan: Absolutely! A producer can’t survive without a calculator, but if that’s all you use, you’ll never make memorable cinema. There were many moments during development and shoot where I stopped thinking like a businessman and enjoyed the sheer madness, the chaos, and the fun that Zorr brings. Those moments reminded me why I entered films in the first place.