Kangana Ranaut is all set to return to the horror genre with her upcoming film Scary Picture. The project was announced by actor-producer Rana Daggubati at HorrorCon India 2026 in New Delhi on Halloween.
Directed by Telugu filmmaker Ravi Babu, the film will feature Kangana in the lead role. Interestingly, this will also mark Ravi Babu's debut as a director in Hindi cinema.
Kangana Ranaut's New Horror Film Scary Picture Announced
Rana Daggubati made the announcement during HorrorCon India 2026, where he revealed the title and director of his upcoming horror project. Videos from the event showed the title Scary Picture appearing on the screen behind him.
Kangana Ranaut also confirmed the news by reposting a video of the announcement on her Instagram account on Sunday.
Talking about the project, Rana said, "So, it’s a horror film. It’s by a director called Ravi Babu, who is a friend of mine. He’s made multiple horror films in Telugu. And this is his first Hindi feature. The title is announced here first. It went to no Hindi press; this is the first time we’re putting the intimation up."
The film is expected to be made in Hindi. However, its release date, supporting cast and storyline have not been officially revealed yet.
Who Is Ravi Babu? Meet The Director Of Scary Picture
Ravi Babu is a Telugu actor and filmmaker known for his experimental approach to storytelling. He made his directorial debut in 2002 and has worked across different genres, including horror, thriller and comedy.
One of his most unusual projects was Adhugo, released in 2018, which featured a piglet as its central character. His recent directorial project is Razor. His collaboration with Kangana is particularly interesting as he will be directing a mainstream Hindi feature for the first time.
Kangana Ranaut's Last Horror Film And Upcoming Projects
Kangana's return to Hindi horror comes 17 years after Raaz: The Mystery Continues, which was released in 2009. She also appeared in the Tamil horror-comedy Chandramukhi 2 in 2023.
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Apart from acting, Kangana is balancing her film career with her political responsibilities as the Member of Parliament from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. Her recent release, Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata, also marked her return to the big screen this year. The film is currently available on ZEE5.
She also has Queen 2 and Circle in her upcoming projects. With Scary Picture, audiences will get to see her explore the horror genre once again.
FAQs
Q. What is Kangana Ranaut's upcoming horror film called?
Kangana Ranaut's upcoming horror film is titled Scary Picture.
Q. Who is directing Scary Picture?
Telugu filmmaker Ravi Babu will direct the film.
Q. Who is producing Scary Picture?
Actor-producer Rana Daggubati is backing the horror project.
Q. When will Scary Picture release?
The makers have not announced the film's release date yet.
Q. Which was Kangana Ranaut's last Hindi horror film?
Her last Hindi horror film was Raaz: The Mystery Continues, released in 2009.