Rajkummar Rao and Pratibha Ranta are reportedly set to share the screen for the first time in Dharma Productions’ upcoming fantasy horror film Vishkanya, with filming expected to begin later this year.
Dharma Productions is reportedly expanding further into the fantasy and horror space with Vishkanya, an upcoming film said to feature Rajkummar Rao and Pratibha Ranta in the lead roles.
According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, the two actors have been paired together for the first time, with Pratibha set to play the titular character. The film is reportedly being developed as a fantasy horror story built around a mythological-inspired universe and supernatural elements.
The project is expected to arrive in 2027, while production is reportedly scheduled to begin later this year.
Rajkummar Rao and Pratibha Ranta to Explore a Fantasy Horror World
Vishkanya is being described as a project that aims to move beyond conventional horror storytelling. According to the report, the film will create its own fantastical world, complete with supernatural elements and a distinct set of rules.
Pratibha Ranta is reportedly playing the central Vishkanya character, while Rajkummar Rao will feature as her co-lead.
The pairing brings together two actors from different stages of their careers. Rajkummar is known for films across genres, including Stree, Stree 2, Newton, Badhaai Do and Mr & Mrs Mahi, while Pratibha gained widespread attention following her performance in Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies.
The film would mark their first on-screen collaboration.
Sonal Joshi to Direct Vishkanya
Filmmaker Sonal Joshi has reportedly been brought on board to direct Vishkanya.
Joshi previously directed the 2023 film Sukhee, which starred Shilpa Shetty in the lead role. Her wider credits include work on projects such as the Netflix series Bard of Blood and assistant-director stints on films including Vijay Krishna Acharya’s Dhoom 3, Imtiaz Ali’s Tamasha and Jab Harry Met Sejal.
With Vishkanya, Joshi is set to venture further into a fantasy-driven narrative featuring horror and supernatural elements.
The reported concept also places the film within a larger fictional universe rather than relying solely on familiar horror tropes.
Second Dharma Productions Projects for Both Actors
Vishkanya would be the second Dharma Productions project for both Rajkummar Rao and Pratibha Ranta.
Rajkummar previously starred in Mr & Mrs Mahi, the 2024 cricket drama directed by Sharan Sharma and co-starring Janhvi Kapoor.
Pratibha, meanwhile, is associated with Dharma through the reported 2026 Netflix project Accused, directed by Anubhuti Kashyap and featuring Konkona Sen Sharma alongside Ranta.
Their collaboration on Vishkanya therefore marks a new association between both actors and the production house.
Dharma Productions Expands Its Fantasy and Genre Slate
Vishkanya reportedly joins a growing slate of genre-focused projects from Dharma Productions.
The studio already has Kartik Aaryan’s Naagzilla in development, a creature-comedy project that is expected to release in 2027. Dharma is also backing Odiyan: The Age of Illusion, starring Malayalam actor Prithviraj Sukumaran, according to the supplied report.
Other projects in the production house’s upcoming lineup include Lag Ja Gale, featuring Tiger Shroff, Lakshya and Janhvi Kapoor. The action film is being directed by Raj Mehta.
Dharma also has an unnamed psychological romance starring Lakshya and Vedika Pinto, while projects centred on R&AW founder R. N. Kao and the mythological romance of Radha and Krishna have previously been reported or announced as being in development.
When Will Vishkanya Release?
Vishkanya is reportedly targeting a 2027 theatrical release, with filming expected to commence later in 2026.
The reported casting of Rajkummar Rao and Pratibha Ranta gives the project a new pairing, while the involvement of Sonal Joshi and Dharma Productions points towards an ambitious fantasy-horror concept.
