Numinous Filming Ends for Horror Debut

Principal photography has wrapped for Numinous, a bilingual horror feature shot in Hindi and English. The production team is readying a first look at the upcoming American Film Market. A theatrical release is scheduled for late 2027.

Jay Alani directs the film and plays the lead role. He is a paranormal investigator, filmmaker, podcast host, and author. The story adapts one of his documented case files. This approach aims to add procedural detail to the narrative. His character draws on the archetype of Ed Warren.

The plot opens with police arriving at a remote property in Himachal Pradesh. They investigate a disturbance and find a ruined structure. Inside, a body sits upright. The victim's family disputes the official cause of death. They hire a paranormal investigator to look deeper. His inquiry uncovers forces that go beyond standard criminal procedures.

Gaurav K. Sharma joins the cast. He is known for Gangs of Waseypur and Madras Cafe. Mihir Rajda, who starred in Family Kirana Store, also co-stars in the production.

Alani wants viewers to feel like they have accidentally stepped into an investigation they should not be part of. Hans Audric Estialbo, CEO of sales agent Fearfolks, called Alani's style fearless and confident. He expects the film to resonate with audiences in India, the region, and international markets.

Indian horror has seen strong commercial performance recently. Stree 2 earned 91 million dollars globally. The third Bhool Bhulaiyaa film grossed 44.9 million dollars. Shaitaan took in 22.7 million dollars. The genre is also gaining festival prestige. Bramayugam screened at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Sister Midnight debuted at the Cannes Film Festival.

Fearfolks previously distributed Thailand's Death Whisperer franchise and A24's Mother Mary in India. The company will also distribute Blumhouse's River and Neon's Artificial in Thailand. Alani has delivered TEDx talks and published books including Haunted and The Paranormal Boy.