Behrupiyo
An ancient curse awakens when three friends explore a heritage property.
Behrupiyo (Gujarati: બહેરૂપિયો, meaning "a shape-shifter" or "one who assumes multiple forms") is a forthcoming Indian Gujarati-language horror thriller film set for release in 2026. Directed by Raja Sanjay Choksi, who co-wrote the screenplay with Kapil Sahetya, the film features an ensemble cast including Kinjal Rajpriya, Jayesh More, Maulik Chauhan, Denisha Ghumra, and Aasheema Vardaan, among others. The production is backed by Kaushik Patel and Hardik Patel under the Savnath Entertainment banner, in partnership with RSC Films.
The story follows three friends who explore a heritage property, inadvertently awakening an ancient curse born from a fatal ritual once performed by a royal household. As whispers and dread spread, the characters become entangled with a village's tragic past rooted in Gujarati folklore.
The cast also includes Neeta Paryani, Aakash Ahuja, Deep Sheth, Vaishakh Rathod, Shilva Panchal, Bimal Trivedi, Ami Patel, Niyati Bhatt, Hitendra Rajgor, Vishal Vaishya, Parmeshwar Sirsikar, and Maddy Kava.
Marketing efforts began on 1 January 2026 with a promotional video announcing the release date. The teaser dropped on 16 January 2026 via YouTube and social media, followed by the first-look poster on 18 March 2026. The first song, "Monghera Mehman," arrived on 8 April 2026, and the official trailer followed on 11 April 2026. The film is scheduled for release on 24 April 2026.
- release_date
- 24 April 2026
- language
- Gujarati
- genre
- Horror thriller
- director
- Raja Sanjay Choksi
- writers
- Raja Sanjay Choksi, Kapil Sahetya
- producers
- Kaushik Patel, Hardik Patel
- production_companies
- Savnath Entertainment, RSC Films
Lore & Background
The film's plot follows an ancient curse born from a royal household's fatal ritual that awakens when three friends explore a heritage property. This unleashes whispers and dread that connect them to a village's tragic past rooted in Gujarati folklore. The cast includes Kinjal Rajpriya, Jayesh More, Maulik Chauhan, Denisha Ghumra, Neeta Paryani, Aakash Ahuja, Aasheema Vardaan, Deep Sheth, Vaishakh Rathod, Shilva Panchal, Bimal Trivedi, Ami Patel, Niyati Bhatt, Hitendra Rajgor, Vishal Vaishya, Parmeshwar Sirsikar, and Maddy Kava.
Reader's Guide
Behrupiyo is notable as a 2026 Gujarati horror thriller film that draws on local folklore and a curse narrative. Its marketing campaign included a release date announcement on 1 January 2026, a teaser on 16 January 2026, a first-look poster on 18 March 2026, the song 'Monghera Mehman' on 8 April 2026, and the official trailer on 11 April 2026. The film was released on 24 April 2026. It represents a contemporary addition to Gujarati cinema, blending horror with regional storytelling traditions.
Did You Know?
- The film's title Behrupiyo means 'a shape-shifter' or 'one who assumes multiple forms' in Gujarati.
- The teaser was released on 16 January 2026 on YouTube and social media platforms.
- The first song from the film, 'Monghera Mehman', was released on 8 April 2026.
- The film was released on 24 April 2026.
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