Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut is gearing up for her much-anticipated return to the big screen, and this time she is set to give audiences major chills. Kangana is officially stepping back into the horror genre with her upcoming film titled 'Scary Picture', following an official announcement made by the makers. The major project is being produced by well-known actor and producer Rana Daggubati, while the direction has been handed over to acclaimed Telugu filmmaker Ravi Babu.
Ravi Babu Makes His Hindi Cinema Debut
With this horror venture, director Ravi Babu is officially making his entry into the world of Hindi cinema. Ravi Babu is widely recognized in the film industry for his unique and unconventional storytelling style. Following the initial announcement made at 'HorrCon India 2026', Suresh Productions made the official announcement on Friday, November 13, creating massive buzz across social media regarding Kangana Ranaut's involvement.
Rana Daggubati Announces the Project Online
Producer Rana Daggubati officially announced 'Scary Picture' on social media on Friday, November 13, confirming that Kangana Ranaut will headline the movie in the lead role. He shared a post stating that a terrifying new experience is about to unfold. Dr. D. Ramanaidu presents 'Scary Picture', starring Kangana Ranaut, which is backed by the banner 'Flying Frogs Production'. Alongside the announcement, the makers also indicated that the film is slated to arrive in theaters sometime in 2027.
Kangana Ranaut Shares Her Excitement
Kangana Ranaut reposted the official announcement on her own social media handles, openly expressing her thoughts and feelings regarding the project. She wrote in the caption that she is feeling scared yet immensely excited about taking on this thrilling project.
Unveiled at HorrCon India 2026
Earlier this month, Rana Daggubati shared the news of the project during 'HorrCon India 2026' and revealed the movie's title for the very first time. A video clip of the announcement circulated on social media, showing Rana Daggubati on stage with the title 'Scary Picture' glowing on a large screen behind him. Later, Kangana also reposted a clip where Rana discussed the film. While that confirmed her casting, an official announcement from Rana's production house was still awaited at the time.
Ravi Babu's Transition to Hindi Cinema
During the HorrCon event, Rana Daggubati confirmed that the venture is a dedicated horror film directed by his close friend, actor-director Ravi Babu. Rana noted that Ravi Babu has directed several horror films in Telugu, but this will mark his first feature film in the Hindi language. He added that the title was being announced publicly for the first time, as they had not previously discussed it with the Hindi media.
Kangana Ranaut's Career and Recent Projects
Looking at Kangana Ranaut's filmography, she has previously starred in horror films like 'Raaz 2' and 'Chandramukhi 2', and is now returning to the genre with 'Scary Picture'. Meanwhile, looking at her recent projects, she was last seen on the big screen in 'Bharat Bhagya Vidhata', which hit theaters in June 2026. That film's narrative was rooted in the true events of the November 26, 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai, centering heavily around the 'Cama and Albless Hospital' which came under attack by terrorists.
