After delivering powerful performances in courtroom drama Haq and rom-com Dhoom Dhaam, Yami Gautam is switching gears completely — and the result looks absolutely captivating. Amazon Prime Video officially announced Nayi Naveli starring Yami Gautam at its It Starts Here 2026 slate event — a horror-comedy rooted in Indian mythology that’s shaping up to be one of the freshest big-screen experiences of the year.
Table of Contents
📋 Nayi Naveli — All the Key Details
| Detail | Information |
| Title | Nayi Naveli |
| Genre | Horror Comedy |
| Lead Actress | Yami Gautam Dhar |
| Director | Balaji Mohan (Maari, Maari 2) |
| Writer | Divy Nidhi Sharma & Himanshu Sharma |
| Producer | Aanand L Rai (Colour Yellow Productions) |
| Platform | Amazon Prime Video |
| Release | Theatrical First, then Prime Video |
| Setting | Meerut |
What Is Nayi Naveli About?
The official synopsis reads: “A picture-perfect bride transforms a chaotic Meerut household into a slice of heaven… until her brother-in-law suspects that things may not be as perfect as they seem.”
It’s a brilliantly deceptive premise — warm, domestic, and whimsical on the surface, with something quietly sinister simmering underneath. The film combines elements from Indian folklore and mythology, offering a unique blend of humour, fright, and emotion — described by insiders as being “envisioned on a big scale.”
An insider revealed: “After Haq, Yami was looking to do something in a lighter zone, but with substance. Nayi Naveli is that perfect combination — while it’s a funny film, it’s not without elements that offer intrigue and emotionality.”
The Dream Team Behind It–
The creative muscle behind this film is genuinely exceptional.
Balaji Mohan — the Tamil filmmaker behind the beloved Maari and Maari 2 — makes his Hindi directorial debut with this film. His ability to blend action, heart, and sharp comedy in a mass-entertainment format makes him the ideal fit for this genre.
The script is penned by Divy Nidhi Sharma, the writer behind Laapataa Ladies (2024), Heeramandi (2024), and Sitaare Zameen Par (2025) — making this her second collaboration with Aanand L Rai after the yet-to-release Nakhrewaalii. Esports If the writing pedigree alone doesn’t excite you, nothing will.
And Aanand L Rai — the filmmaker behind Tanu Weds Manu, Raanjhanaa, Zero, and Laapataa Ladies — produces under his beloved Colour Yellow Productions banner. The humour is described as “atypical of Aanand L Rai’s slice-of-life productions”— meaning this is something genuinely new from him, too.
Why Yami Is the Perfect Choice?
Yami Gautam previously explored the horror-comedy genre in Bhoot Police (2021), and her last comedy outing was the romantic caper Dhoom Dhaam (2025) with Pratik Gandhi. But Nayi Naveli promises something far more layered — a fierce new avatar deeply rooted in Indian mythology that we haven’t seen from her before. This is Yami going full Stree-zone energy, with the weight of Aanand L Rai’s world-building behind her.
For the latest updates on Nayi Naveli and the full Prime Video India 2026 slate — including Farzi Season 2, Panchayat Season 5, and Mirzapur: The Movie — check out our Prime Video India 2026 coverage on TechnoSports and explore our Bollywood movies section for daily updates.
To explore the rich Indian folklore traditions that inspire films like Nayi Naveli, visit the Indian folklore Wikipedia page.
FAQs
Q: What is Nayi Naveli about and who is in it?
A: Nayi Naveli is a horror-comedy starring Yami Gautam — following a picture-perfect bride who transforms a chaotic Meerut household, until her brother-in-law suspects her seemingly flawless nature may be hiding something far darker.
Q: Who is directing and producing Nayi Naveli?
A: Nayi Naveli is directed by Tamil filmmaker Balaji Mohan in his Hindi directorial debut, produced by Aanand L Rai’s Colour Yellow Productions, and written by Divy Nidhi Sharma — the writer of Laapataa Ladies and Heeramandi.
