Key Highlights
- New project: Kriti Sanon will headline an untitled horror film from Maddock Films, according to a source.
- A first for Maddock: An out-and-out horror film, unlike its horror-comedy universe.
- Ninth collaboration: Her ninth film with Maddock and second solo lead after Mimi.
- Big scale: The makers plan to mount it on a grand scale.
- Unconfirmed: Official announcement and details are awaited.
Kriti Sanon is set to headline a yet-untitled horror film produced by Maddock Films, according to a source close to the development. Details about the film are under wraps, but it is said to be an “all-out” horror film.
“After receiving praise for her performances in Cocktail 2 and Tere Ishk Mein, Kriti Sanon has finally locked her next project. She’s always been keen to explore different genres, and this time, she’s stepping into the world of pure horror,” the source said.
A New Direction for Maddock
Maddock Films has built one of Hindi cinema’s most successful franchises with its horror-comedy universe, which includes films such as Stree, Bhediya and Munjya. This project, the source said, will be different.
“Unlike Maddock’s horror-comedy universe, this film will be an out-and-out horror film, a space the production house is exploring for the first time. The makers are looking to mount it on a grand scale,” the source added.
Why It Matters: Fear Without the Laughter
Maddock’s horror-comedies have succeeded by balancing scares with humour. A straight horror film is a bigger creative risk: without comedy to lighten the mood, it has to scare audiences on its own terms. Pairing that gamble with a National Award-winning lead suggests the makers want a performance-driven horror film rather than a formula entertainer.
For Kriti, it is another genre shift. After the romantic drama Tere Ishk Mein and the relationship comedy Cocktail 2, a pure horror role would test a very different side of her range.
Kriti and Maddock
This would be Kriti’s ninth collaboration with Maddock Films, and her second solo lead with the banner after Mimi, which won her the National Award for Best Actress.
Her Recent Run
Her latest release, Cocktail 2, directed by Homi Adajania with Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna, crossed ₹100 crore worldwide within six days, though its collections slowed later in its run.
The Bottom Line
If confirmed, Kriti Sanon’s horror film could mark Maddock’s boldest step yet: scaring audiences without the safety net of laughs.
With inputs from IANS.
Key Highlights
- New project: Kriti Sanon will headline an untitled horror film from Maddock Films, according to a source.
- A first for Maddock: An out-and-out horror film, unlike its horror-comedy universe.
- Ninth collaboration: Her ninth film with Maddock and second solo lead after Mimi.
- Big scale: The makers plan to mount it on a grand scale.
- Unconfirmed: Official announcement and details are awaited.
Kriti Sanon is set to headline a yet-untitled horror film produced by Maddock Films, according to a source close to the development. Details about the film are under wraps, but it is said to be an “all-out” horror film.
“After receiving praise for her performances in Cocktail 2 and Tere Ishk Mein, Kriti Sanon has finally locked her next project. She’s always been keen to explore different genres, and this time, she’s stepping into the world of pure horror,” the source said.
A New Direction for Maddock
Maddock Films has built one of Hindi cinema’s most successful franchises with its horror-comedy universe, which includes films such as Stree, Bhediya and Munjya. This project, the source said, will be different.
“Unlike Maddock’s horror-comedy universe, this film will be an out-and-out horror film, a space the production house is exploring for the first time. The makers are looking to mount it on a grand scale,” the source added.
Why It Matters: Fear Without the Laughter
Maddock’s horror-comedies have succeeded by balancing scares with humour. A straight horror film is a bigger creative risk: without comedy to lighten the mood, it has to scare audiences on its own terms. Pairing that gamble with a National Award-winning lead suggests the makers want a performance-driven horror film rather than a formula entertainer.
For Kriti, it is another genre shift. After the romantic drama Tere Ishk Mein and the relationship comedy Cocktail 2, a pure horror role would test a very different side of her range.
Kriti and Maddock
This would be Kriti’s ninth collaboration with Maddock Films, and her second solo lead with the banner after Mimi, which won her the National Award for Best Actress.
Her Recent Run
Her latest release, Cocktail 2, directed by Homi Adajania with Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna, crossed ₹100 crore worldwide within six days, though its collections slowed later in its run.
The Bottom Line
If confirmed, Kriti Sanon’s horror film could mark Maddock’s boldest step yet: scaring audiences without the safety net of laughs.
With inputs from IANS.