Okay, it was about time. Keeping the controversies aside, no one can really question the ability of Kangana Ranaut as an actor, she’s always been among the top in the industry. And now, she crosses borders and lands a Hollywood film, a horror to be specific.
Titled Blessed Be the Evil, the film marks Kangana’s first international project and sees her in the lead role alongside Teen Wolf star Tyler Posey and Scarlet Rose Stallone, daughter of Sylvester Stallone. Directed by Anurag Rudra, the film follows a Christian couple dealing with the grief of a miscarriage as they move into an abandoned farm with a disturbing past. You guessed it, things get dark, fast.
The movie will begin shooting this summer in New York. Interestingly, the producers decided to shoot in the U.S. specifically to avoid the complications of the newly announced Trump tariffs on foreign productions. So yes, the political chaos back home meets another kind of chaos abroad.
This project is being backed by Lions Movies and will be showcased at the Cannes Film Market for international buyers. Ranaut’s casting alone adds weight, she’s not just a four-time National Award winner but also a sitting Member of Parliament and filmmaker, with her recent directorial Emergency receiving global attention.
It’s a big move, and it makes sense. For someone who’s always been in the headlines, this time it’s purely for the craft. Let’s hope the film lives up to the potential of the cast and the premise.