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10-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Kangana Ranaut to star in Hollywood film 'Blessed Be the Evil'
The film will be directed by Anurag Rudra from a screenplay by Gatha Tiwary. Both will also produce the upcoming project. read more Actor Kangana Ranaut is set to make her Hollywood debut with a horror film, titled 'Blessed Be the Evil'. Ranaut, known for films like 'Tanu Weds Manu', 'Fashion', 'Queen' and 'Thalaivii', will star alongside Scarlet Rose Stallone, daughter of action superstar Sylvester Stallone, and 'Teen Wolf' actor Tyler Posey, according to the entertainment news outlet Variety. The film will be directed by Anurag Rudra from a screenplay by Gatha Tiwary. Both will also produce the upcoming project. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Described as a horror drama, the production on the film is expected to begin this summer in New York. The producers are also planning to shoot the movie in the US in the wake of President Donald Trump's threat of a 100 percent tariff on imported films. Blessed Be the Evil follows a Christian couple who, after experiencing a devastating miscarriage, purchase an abandoned farm with a dark past. Their love and faith are soon tested by a malevolent presence, according to official synopsis. Ranaut, the BJP MP from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi, was most recently seen in Emergency, which she also directed. Released in January, the film featured Ranaut in the role of the late prime minister Indira Gandhi.
Hindustan Times
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘D-list cast?' Fans react to Kangana Ranaut's Hollywood debut alongside Tyler Posey and Scarlet Rose Stallone
Bollywood star and sitting MP Kangana Ranaut is now making her first big leap into Hollywood with an upcoming horror drama titled Blessed Be The Evil. Directed by Anurag Rudra and written by Rudra alongside Gatha Tiwary, the film is set to begin production this summer in New York. Ranaut will star alongside Teen Wolf's Tyler Posey and Scarlet Rose Stallone of Tulsa King, in a cast that's already prompting heated discussion online. The story follows a Christian couple grappling with the trauma of a miscarriage, who move into an abandoned farmhouse only to find themselves confronted by a sinister presence. The movie is being produced under the banner of Lions Movies, which noted they selected U.S. locations for filming specifically to 'avoid running into any uncertainties stemming from the recently announced Trump industry tariffs'. Director Anurag Rudra shared insight into the personal inspiration behind the story, saying: 'Being born and spending my childhood in rural India, I was told stories that got embedded in my mind and heart. This folklore was so special that I truly believed in all the stories, and wanted to showcase them internationally through the art of cinema – the strongest and most beautiful way to connect to dreams and reality.' Co-writer Gatha Tiwary added: 'A story like Blessed Be The Evil is very rare. Lions Movies has developed a spine-chilling narrative with unprecedented suspense and drama. It also has great potential for international markets, both in streaming and selling.' The film will be introduced to international buyers at the upcoming Cannes Film Market, with additional casting handled by London/Stroud Casting. While Ranaut's Hollywood debut marks a milestone, reactions online have been split, if not wary. Some praised her bold choice, while others questioned the scale of the project and its potential impact. 'No hate to her, but honestly, getting meaningful work in Hollywood is extremely difficult. They often cast Indian actors just to tap into the Indian market and then hand them some third-tier role. I genuinely hope that if she does go there, she gets a good opportunity, but judging by the experiences of those who've gone before her, it usually ends up being more about market appeal than real talent recognition,' one Reddit user commented. Another noted the recent success of horror films as a potentially savvy move, saying, 'Horror movies are doing really well in Hollywood, even the shitty ones like Tarot (2024) are making twice and thrice its budget so good for her, I hope she has a good role in the movie.' Others questioned the cast and scale of the production. 'This is a D-list cast to debut with, though. Tyler Posey from Teen Wolf, the teen show from a decade ago? I'm assuming Stallone's nepo daughter?' one comment read. Another added, 'Just by looking at the cast, I can tell you this will be an extremely small horror film. It won't be anything major. Much smaller than what Priyanka, Deepika and Alia have tried. I wonder and hope this tactic works for Kangana. Till now, our stars have tried to transition over with major roles and big budget movies unsuccessfully, so I'm wondering if Kangana moving doing a smaller film instead is a reach in a different direction. Smaller films and smaller budgets means it requires less for them to become hits and can allow Kangana to slowly build recognition over time. Let's see how this tactic goes.' Whether Blessed Be The Evil will prove to be a breakout moment or simply another indie horror entry remains to be seen. But for a star who's built her career defying expectations and blazing her own path, Ranaut's Hollywood debut is certainly one to watch.
India.com
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Kangana Ranaut is all set for her Hollywood debut with horror drama
Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut is all set to make her Hollywood debut with a lead role in the horror drama 'Blessed Be the Evil' , as reported Variety. She will star alongside actor Tyler Posey, who was seen in 'Teen Wolf' and star Scarlet Rose Stallone, who was a part of 'Tulsa King'. According to the outlet, the production of the film is set to begin this summer in New York. Producers chose the US as a location to 'avoid running into any uncertainties stemming from the recently announced Trump industry tariffs,' as quoted by Variety. The movie will be directed by Anurag Rudra. Kangana wrote the screenplay of the film along with Gatha Tiwary, president and founder of Lions Movies. As per the synopsis, the film follows a Christian couple who, after experiencing a devastating miscarriage, purchase an abandoned farm with a dark past. However, a malevolent presence soon tests their love and faith, reported Variety. The director, with roots in India, shared his affinity for the stories he heard during his childhood in rural India.'Being born and spending my childhood in rural India, I was told stories that got embedded in my mind and heart. This folklore was so special that I truly believed in all the stories, and wanted to showcase them internationally through the art of cinema – the strongest and most beautiful way to connect to dreams and reality,' said Anurag Rudra as quoted by Variety. Earlier this year, Ranaut released her directorial 'Emergency'. In the film, she portrayed the former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi.
