Rana Daggubati’s New Horror Game Plan

Scary Picture Featuring Kangana Ranaut and Ravi Babu

Rana Daggubati is looking beyond just producing another film with Scary Picture. The actor-producer has spoken about building a platform for horror filmmakers, and this film is the first step in that direction.

Rana unveiled the first asset of Scary Picture today. The film stars Kangana Ranaut in the lead and is directed by Telugu filmmaker Ravi Babu. It is a Hindi film and marks Ravi Babu’s directorial debut in Hindi cinema. The makers have indicated a 2027 release.

Ravi Babu has already explored horror in Telugu with films like Anasuya and Avunu. His association with Kangana Ranaut makes this project an interesting combination. The film is backed by Suresh Babu, with the announcement carrying the names of Suresh Babu and Ravi Babu under Flying Frogs Production.

What makes this announcement more interesting is Rana’s plan for the genre. Through Suresh Productions and Spirit Media, he wants to provide production support and release opportunities to filmmakers interested in horror. The idea is not limited to one kind of horror. Psychological thrillers, creature features, horror comedies and social horror are all part of the plan.

For Suresh Productions, Scary Picture also marks a move into a genre that has not been a major part of its mainstream film slate. Whether Rana can turn this idea into a regular platform for horror films remains to be seen. For now, Scary Picture brings Ravi Babu into Hindi cinema and gives Kangana a new horror project.