Ajay Devgn's film with Vikas Bahl is titled 'Shaitaan', set for March release

Actor Ajay Devgn and filmmaker Vikas Bahl's upcoming movie has been titled "Shaitaan" and will be released in theatres on March 8, the makers announced on Friday.

The supernatural thriller, which will also feature R Madhavan and Jyothika in pivotal roles, is described as a gripping tale that will take viewers into a "sinister journey with elements of Indian black magic.

"Shaitaan" is produced by Devgn, Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak under the banner Ajay Devgn Ffilm and Panorama Studios, respectively. It is also produced by Jio Studios.

The movie marks the first collaboration between the 54-year-old star and Bahl, known for films such as Queen, Super 30 and Goodbye.

Devgn was most recently seen in Bholaa, the Hindi remake of Tamil hit Kaithi.

His upcoming projects include sports drama "Maidaan", "Raid 2", Rohit Shetty's "Singham Again" and Neeraj Pandey's "Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha".