Days after announcing that Raaz 3 will feature Bipasha Basu in lead, Vikram Bhatt has announced the release date of the movie.

“The filming of 'Raaz 3' begins on 15th January... releases on July 6th 2012!” Bhatt posted on micro-blogging site Twitter.

Along with Bipasha Basu the movie will also feature Emraan Hashmi and Jacqueline Fernandez.

The film maker even went ahead and declared the names of the characters.

“Shanaya it is for Bipasha's name in Raaz 3!! Jacqueline's name is Sanjana. The Hero of Raaz 3 is Emraan Hashmi and the name of his character is Aditya, much like Raaz...” Bhatt posted.

This will be the first time that these three actors will come together on screen.

Raaz 3 will be produced under the banner of Vishesh Films.