Kangana Ranaut goes Hollywood, to debut with horror drama

Kangana Ranaut

Indian actress Kangana Ranaut is all set to make her debut in Hollywood soon. She will be playing the lead in the horror drama 'Blessed Be the Evil', reported Variety. She will star alongside 'Teen Wolf' actor Tyler Posey and 'Tulsa King' star Scarlet Rose Stallone in the film.

All about Kangana Ranaut's Hollywood debut

According to the outlet, the production of the film is set to begin this summer in New York. Producers chose US. locations to "avoid running into any uncertainties stemming from the recently announced Trump industry tariffs," as quoted by Variety.

The movie will be directed by Anurag Rudra. She also wrote the screenplay of the film along with Gatha Tiwary, president and founder of Lions Movies.

As per the synopsis, the film follows a Christian couple who, after experiencing a devastating miscarriage, purchase an abandoned farm with a dark past. However, a malevolent presence soon tests their love and faith, reported Variety.

The director, with roots in India, shared his affinity for the stories he heard during his childhood in rural India. "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," said Anurag Rudra as quoted by Variety.

Talking to the publication, Tiwary added, "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."

Kangana's work front

Earlier this year, actress Ranaut released her directorial 'Emergency'. In the film, she portrayed the former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi. The film was released after much resistance from certain communities who raised concern over possible misrepresentation.

Apart from her movie commitments, Kangana is also a member of Parliament from her hometown in Himachal Pradesh. She contested the elections for the first time last year on BJP's ticket and won it.