Dybbuk is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language supernatural horror film written and directed by Jay K, produced by T-Series and Panorama Studios. The film, starring Emraan Hashmi in the lead role, is a remake of 2017 Malayalam film Ezra. The story of the film revolves around an antique box purchased by female protagonist, after which the couple face paranormal activities. The principal photography began on 18 July 2019 in Mauritius. The film will premiere on 29 October 2021 on Amazon Prime Video.
Dybbuk, in Jewish mythology, is a malicious possessing spirit believed to be the dislocated soul of a dead person. It supposedly leaves the host body once it has accomplished its goal, sometimes after being exorcised.
The story begins when Mahi, a newly married woman brings an antique Jewish box into her home. Soon the couple experience paranormal activities, and come to know that it is a dybbuk box.
In April 2019, it was officially confirmed that the Hindi remake of Malayalam film Ezra is to be produced by T-Series and Panorama Studios, featuring Emraan Hashmi in the lead role. Jay Krishnan, the director of original film to direct the remake and it will be shot in Mumbai and Mauritius. The film titled as Dybbuk, was sold to Amazon prime video for 360 million.