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Economic Times
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Kangana Ranaut to make Hollywood debut with ‘Blessed Be the Evil': Movie to be shot in US to avoid Trump tariff
About Kangana Ranaut Bollywood powerhouse Kangana Ranaut is ready to conquer international cinema as she steps into Hollywood with her first-ever lead role in the upcoming horror drama Blessed Be the Evil. Known for her fearless screen presence and a career adorned with accolades, Ranaut's foray into global cinema comes at a time when Indian talent is increasingly making its mark on the world to be directed by Tailing Pond filmmaker Anurag Rudra, Blessed Be the Evil will begin filming this summer in New York. The film is being backed by Lions Movies, and features a chilling premise: a Christian couple grappling with a devastating miscarriage relocates to an abandoned farm, only to find themselves haunted by a sinister force that tests their love, faith, and stars alongside Teen Wolf alum Tyler Posey and Scarlet Rose Stallone , daughter of Hollywood legend Sylvester Stallone. The cast brings together an eclectic mix of talent and screen legacy, heightening anticipation around the film's by Rudra and Gatha Tiwary, president and founder of Lions Movies, the screenplay is steeped in haunting folklore. In an interview with Variety, Rudra, who grew up in rural India, shared that the story draws from the spine-tingling myths and tales that shaped his childhood. The production's U.S. setting was a deliberate choice, reportedly made to circumvent uncertainties related to the Trump administration's recent industry Kangana Ranaut, this marks yet another chapter in her already multifaceted career. A four-time National Award winner and Member of Parliament in India's Lok Sabha, she recently directed and starred in Emergency, portraying former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, a role that earned her international attention. Emergency is a historical biographical drama directed and co-produced by Kangana Ranaut. Based on the Indian Emergency of 1975, the film features a screenplay by Ritesh Shah and a story penned by Ranaut herself.
India Today
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Kangana Ranaut makes Hollywood debut with horror film Blessed be the Evil. Details
Actor Kangana Ranaut is all set to star alongside Scarlet Rose Stallone, daughter of Sylvester Stallone, and 'Teen Wolf'-fame Tyler Posey, in her Hollywood debut titled 'Bless be the Evil'. A report in Variety announced that Ranaut has teamed up with Lions Movies for a film directed by Anurag Rudra of 'New Me' and 'Tailing Pond' shooting of 'Bless be the Evil' is set to begin in New York this summer and will be shot entirely in the country, given President Donald Trump's new directives related to a 100 per cent tariff on foreign film productions. The report mentioned that the producers have specifically made the decision to 'avoid running into any uncertainties stemming from the recently announced Trump industry tariffs'.advertisementThe report further revealed the film's synopsis. 'Blessed be the Evil' is the story of a couple who buys an abandoned farm with 'a dark past' after suffering a 'devastating miscarriage'. The story is set in a rural town with rooted tales dealing with a 'malevolent presence'. While talking about the narrative, Rudra told Variety that there's something about local stories that he finds extremely fascinating."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," he film will be presented to international buyers at the upcoming Cannes Film not much about Ranaut's role in the film has been revealed yet, the report mentioned that she will be bringing her 'considerable star power to the project'.The film's screenplay is written by Rudra and Gatha Tiwary, who's also the president and founder of Lions Movies. The two are also producing the film together, while Wade Muller of 'Elephant White' is confirmed as the director of Watch IN THIS STORY#Kangana Ranaut
India.com
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Kangana Ranaut To Make Hollywood Debut In Horror Drama ‘Blessed Be The Evil'
Los Angeles: National Award-winning actress Kangana Ranaut is all set to make her debut in Hollywood, as she has landed her first leading role in the horror drama 'Blessed Be the Evil.' According to the synopsis, the film 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. The project, from Lions Movies, will see Kangana star alongside 'Teen Wolf' star Tyler Posey and Scarlet Rose Stallone, reports Production is set to begin this summer in New York, with producers specifically noting they chose U.S. locations to 'avoid running into any uncertainties stemming from the recently announced Trump industry tariffs.' Director Anurag Rudra of Tailing Pond fame will helm from a screenplay he co-wrote with Gatha Tiwary, president and founder of Lions Movies. 'Being born and spending my childhood in rural India, I was told stories that got embedded in my mind and heart,' Rudra said. Rudra added: '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.' Tiwary shared: '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.' Ranaut brings considerable star power to the project. She is not only a celebrated actor with four National Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards, but also a filmmaker and politician currently serving as a Member of Parliament in India's Lok Sabha. Her directorial effort 'Emergency,' in which she portrayed Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, received worldwide theatrical release earlier this year. Posey, who broke out as the lead in MTV's 'Teen Wolf' series and subsequent revival film, has previously ventured into horror with 'Truth or Dare.' Stallone, daughter of Sylvester Stallone and Jennifer Flavin, appeared in crime comedy 'Reach Me' and more recently in 'The Gunslingers' alongside Nicolas Cage.
