The 'Ragini' franchise, one of Bollywood's best known horror thriller series, is gearing up for its third instalment, and this time actress Tamannaah Bhatia is stepping into the lead role. Producer Ekta Kapoor's popular series is now in production with 'Ragini 3', and freshly released photos from the film's London schedule have sent fans into a wave of excitement.
First look emerges from the London set
Production banner Balaji Motion Pictures shared a handful of pictures from the shoot on its Instagram account. The images show Tamannaah Bhatia holding up a clapboard with 'Ragini 3' written across it in bold letters. Alongside the photos, the makers posted a playful caption noting that every date night starts with a smile, before introducing fans to their new Ragini. Tamannaah has already begun filming at picturesque locations across London, and the pictures have only added to the anticipation building around the project.
Junaid Khan joins the cast as the story takes a new turn
Aamir Khan's son Junaid Khan will also play a lead role opposite Tamannaah Bhatia in the upcoming film. What makes this instalment particularly interesting is the makers' decision to move away from the franchise's familiar template. Rather than sticking purely to horror as in previous films, 'Ragini 3' will instead be positioned as a fresh, new supernatural thriller, meaning audiences can expect a different kind of mystery layered alongside the scares this time. Details about the complete cast and the full plot have not been revealed yet, though more announcements are expected from the makers in the coming days.
A franchise that began in 2011
For longtime fans, the 'Ragini MMS' franchise first arrived in 2011 and quickly built a reputation for blending suspense, horror and a bold storytelling style. Directed by Pawan Kripalani, the original film starred Rajkummar Rao and Kainaz Motivala in the lead roles. A second instalment followed in 2014, with Sunny Leone headlining and drawing considerable attention. Beyond the films, the franchise has also expanded into web series on OTT platforms, which received a strong response from viewers. Over roughly a decade and a half, the 'Ragini' name has become a trusted brand among fans of horror and suspense. Attention now turns to how far Tamannaah Bhatia and Junaid Khan's new pairing can take the franchise.
