Rana Daggubati chose Friday the 13th to introduce the first look of “Scary Picture.” The reveal was posted on Instagram with the line “A new nightmare is about to unfold,” and was reportedly part of the HorrorCon India 2026 announcement.
The film is directed by Telugu filmmaker Ravi Babu, whose earlier horror work includes “Anasuya” and “Avunu.” It marks his Hindi debut. It is produced by veteran producer D. Suresh Babu of Suresh Productions, a banner long associated with large-scale family entertainers and mainstream Telugu cinema. This is the banner’s first horror film, which the source text calls the producer’s first foray into the genre.
What Is Known About the Cast and Story
Kangana Ranaut plays the lead role. The source text describes her role as “key,” while ANI and others say she leads the film. Plot details, further cast members and Kangana’s character have not been announced.
Rana’s Horror Plan
Through Suresh Productions and Spirit Media, Rana wants to build a consistent source of production backing and release opportunities for horror filmmakers. Quoting his comments to ANI, he said India has different fears and stories in every region and that the team is open to every subgenre, from psychological and animal horror to horror-comedy and social horror. In an earlier interview with Variety, he invited writers and directors to submit ideas to IMEW, asking for a complete screenplay, three to five minutes of footage and a short introduction. The source text mixes this up with the quote, so check the attribution.
Release Plans
The film is scheduled for 2027. The source text says “release date revealed,” but only the year has been announced.
Why It Matters
Mainstream horror in India has grown with the success of recent horror-comedies, and a major Telugu banner entering the field with a Hindi-language film suggests the genre is seen as commercially strong. For Kangana, it is a shift into horror after a varied slate. For Ravi Babu, it is a chance to take his genre experience to a Hindi audience. The tag “edgy and experimental” has been used in reports to describe the narrative, though no specifics have been given.
What Comes Next
Expect casting news, a teaser and the shoot schedule over coming months. Bolly Orbit will update this report as developments emerge.