Unveiled at HorrorCon India 2026 in New Delhi, the horror project is being introduced as Ravi Babu’s first Hindi feature.
Rana Daggubati has announced Scary Picture, a horror film starring Kangana Ranaut and directed by Ravi Babu.
The actor-producer introduced the project at HorrorCon India 2026 in New Delhi on October 31. Kangana subsequently shared footage of the announcement on Instagram, according to Cinema Express.
The announcement establishes the principal collaboration, but the story, remaining cast and release schedule have not been disclosed.
What Rana revealed at HorrorCon
Speaking on stage, Rana described Ravi Babu as a friend who had already made several Telugu horror films. He identified Scary Picture as the filmmaker’s first Hindi feature and said the title was being revealed publicly at the event.
Published coverage reported that Rana would produce the film, with Kangana taking the lead role.
That distinction matters: Rana’s involvement as producer does not establish that he will also appear on screen.
Ravi Babu moves into Hindi filmmaking
Ravi Babu’s directing work includes the Telugu films Anasuya and Avunu, which explored thriller and horror elements.
Scary Picture brings that genre background to a Hindi-language project with Kangana. However, the announcement does not yet explain its setting, central threat or approach to horror.
Calling it a supernatural thriller, horror-comedy or franchise launch would therefore go beyond the details available.
Kangana’s previous horror appearances
The project adds another horror title to Kangana’s filmography. Her earlier appearances include Raaz: The Mystery Continues in 2009 and the Tamil horror-comedy Chandramukhi 2 in 2023.
Describing Scary Picture as her first return to horror since 2009 would overlook Chandramukhi 2. The narrower description is a return to Hindi horror, based on the projects identified in the reporting.
What is confirmed—and what remains unknown?
| Detail | Reported status |
|---|---|
| Title | Scary Picture |
| Lead actor | Kangana Ranaut |
| Director | Ravi Babu |
| Producer | Rana Daggubati |
| Announcement | HorrorCon India 2026, New Delhi |
| Plot and character details | Not disclosed |
| Remaining cast | Not announced |
| Shooting schedule | Not announced |
| Release date or platform | Not announced |
The event reveal is an announcement of the project, rather than confirmation that filming has begun or that a theatrical release date has been secured.
Further details awaited
The combination of a Hindi-film lead, a producer working across industries and a director with Telugu genre experience gives Scary Picture a distinct creative team.
Its tone and scope will become clearer when the makers release a synopsis, production update or promotional footage. For now, the announcement introduces the collaborators while leaving the film itself largely under wraps.
