'Scary Picture': What we know about Kangana Ranaut starrer
What's the story
Actor-producer Rana Daggubati has unveiled the first look of Scary Picture, an upcoming horror film starring Kangana Ranaut. The announcement was made on Friday, November 13, which is often associated with horror and superstition. The film is produced by veteran producer Suresh Babu under Suresh Productions, known for its family entertainers in Telugu cinema for decades.
Director's transition
Marking the Hindi cinema debut of Ravi Babu
Scary Picture is directed by Telugu filmmaker Ravi Babu, marking his Hindi cinema debut.
He has previously dabbled in the horror genre with Telugu films like Anasuya and Avunu.
The Instagram caption for the first look read, "A new nightmare is about to unfold."
The film aims to explore a different space within the genre and is part of Daggubati's plans to create a dedicated platform for horror filmmaking in India through Suresh Productions and Spirit Media.
Filmmaking plans
'Every region has its own fears'
Speaking about the film, Daggubati told Variety India, "What we want, starting with Scary Picture, is to create a consistent stream of production support and release opportunities for filmmakers who love this genre."
"India is diverse in every genre, and horror is no different. Every region has its own fears, its own stories and its own ways of telling them."
"So yes, we welcome every subgenre: psychological, creature, horror-comedy, social horror, or whatever new narratives filmmakers bring to us."
Fan reaction
Fans react to Ranaut's casting
Netizens were understandably ecstatic to see Ranaut's name attached to a horror film.
One comment said, "Very excited to see Kangana in a horror movie."
While another read, "Wow, something fresh coming. Best wishes queen KR."
Another fan expressed, "I want horror, real horror franchise, not comedy horror. I hope this would make a strong, proper horror movie."
Meanwhile, Scary Picture is set to release "anytime 2027."