Oct 14, 2026 11:30am IST
Kriti Sanon To Headline Large-Scale Horror Film For Maddock Films (EXCLUSIVE)
Kriti Sanon is set to debut in the pure horror genre. Known for exploring diverse roles across genres, Sanon is now gearing up for an out-and-out horror. Backed by Maddock Films, the film is being planned on a large scale with pre-production and prep underway.
Kriti Sanon’s successful association with Maddock Films spans a total of 10 projects, starting with the romantic drama "Raabta" (2017) and followed closely by the acclaimed "Bareilly Ki Barfi" (2017). She then made a special dance appearance in "Stree" (2018) before returning to lead roles with the hit comedy "Luka Chuppi" (2019) and the spoof comedy "Arjun Patiala" (2019). Her career reached new heights with her National Award-winning title performance in "Mimi" (2021), which she followed up with the digital release "Hum Do Hamare Do" (2021). She formally entered the Maddock Supernatural Universe with "Bhediya" (2022), scored a massive commercial success playing a humanoid robot in "Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya" (2024) and continued her strong streak with the romantic drama "Cocktail 2" (2026).
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According to a source, Kriti has locked the untitled film as her next project. “While she has stated in interviews that she isn't fond of watching horror movies, she expressed a strong desire to explore the genre to challenge herself as an actor, and this film came along at the right time.” While Maddock Films has delivered big hits with horror comedies, it’s also known for pure horror films like "Munjya" and "Roohi."
The project will present Kriti in a different avatar, allowing her to explore a new performance space. By placing a strong female protagonist at the dark heart of its story, this film is sure to land up on the list of one of the most anticipated horror releases of the coming year.
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