National Award-winning actress Kangana Ranaut is set to make her Hollywood debut with the horror drama Blessed Be The Evil. She takes on the lead role in the film, which also stars Teen Wolf actor Tyler Posey and Scarlett Rose Stallone, according to a report by Variety.
The plot revolves around a Christian couple who, after experiencing a heartbreaking miscarriage, relocate to a deserted farm with a troubled past. As they attempt to rebuild their lives, they find themselves confronted by a dark, malevolent force that puts their faith and love to the test.
The film is produced by Lions Movies and will begin shooting this summer in New York. The production team chose the U.S. as the location to “avoid running into any uncertainties stemming from the recently announced Trump industry tariffs.”
Blessed Be The Evil will be directed by Anurag Rudra, known for Tailing Pond, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Gatha Tiwary, the founder and president of Lions Movies. Rudra said, “Being born and spending my childhood in rural India, I was told stories that got embedded in my mind and heart.”
He continued, “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.”
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 Ranaut adds star appeal to the project. Alongside her four National Awards and four Filmfare Awards, she is also a filmmaker and a Member of Parliament in India’s Lok Sabha. Her latest directorial, Emergency, in which she played former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, was released in cinemas earlier this year.
Tyler Posey, known for his role in Teen Wolf, has appeared in horror films like Truth or Dare. Scarlett Rose Stallone, daughter of Sylvester Stallone and Jennifer Flavin, has acted in Reach Me and recently starred in The Gunslingers with Nicolas Cage.
