Mumbai, Aug 16 (TOI): Hemant Madhukar, son of veteran Telugu filmmaker K Baburao, is looking forward to Mumbai 125 Km that releases on September 26.

"Usually, horror films revolve around old bungalows or palaces and are shot indoors, but my story takes place on a highway," he says.

Featuring Karanvir Bohra and Veena Malik, the film has stereoscopic 3D technology that was seen in Hollywood films like Spider-Man 2 and Avatar. Since such high-end visual effects make the post-production time-consuming, he has had to delay the film's release by over a year. Madhukar adds, "We've also used surround sound for a dramatic effect that will jolt the audience."

When asked why he was so fascinated by horror stories, the director says, "The horror genre gives the director a platform to showcase his talent. It is entirely a director's medium. It is his work that will speak. The other genres are more of an actor's medium. Also, I have been inspired by scary movies, The Ring and Dark Water being my favourites."

And here's the real news peg. Madhukar's next, Silence, will be the country's first silent horror film. About the movie, the director says, "It is the eerie ambience that will spark off fear. I will soon zero in on the cast and begin the shoot in October."

Madhukar is also committed to making a rom com for a production house with which he has a three-film deal.