Kriti Sanon to Star in Amit Sharma’s Untitled Maddock Horror
Kriti Sanon has locked an untitled pure-horror film as her next project, with Maddock Films producing and Amit Sharma directing; pre-production is underway.
Kriti Sanon is lining up her next challenge: an untitled, out-and-out horror film that pairs her once again with Maddock Films. Amit Sharma will direct, and the makers have already started pre-production.
The announcement matters because it is not the studio’s usual lane. Maddock has built a strong presence in horror-comedy with films such as Munjya and Roohi, but this project is expected to skip the laughs entirely.
What the source says
A source quoted in the report said Kriti has locked the project as her next film. The actor has previously admitted she is not a horror fan, but the role appealed as a test. She “isn’t fond of watching horror movies” but “expressed a strong desire to explore the genre to challenge herself as an actor.” The script, the source added, “came along at the right time.”
The film is reportedly built around a strong female protagonist in a dark narrative, with Kriti in a different avatar. That is a meaningful shift for an actor whose recent Maddock collaborations, including Bhediya and Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, have leaned on lighter or genre-blended tones.
A partnership with history
Kriti Sanon and Maddock Films go back years. Their association started with Raabta in 2017, and it has since produced a diverse slate:
- Raabta
- Luka Chuppi
- Mimi
- Bhediya
- Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya
The horror film would extend that run while giving the actor a completely different register. For Maddock, it is also a signal that the studio wants to test pure horror beyond the established horror-comedy machinery.
Why this matters for fans
Pure horror is still an under-served space in mainstream Hindi cinema, especially for a leading female star. Kriti is not merely choosing a spooky film; she is using the genre to stretch beyond her comfort zone. Her willingness to take the leap is central to the story, since she has openly said horror is not something she enjoys watching.
With Amit Sharma attached to direct and Maddock producing at scale, the project has the pieces to become a significant theatrical title. The next updates to watch are the final title, the supporting cast, and whether the film leans psychological or supernatural.
What comes next
Pre-production is already moving, so casting and story announcements should follow. For now, the key takeaway is that Kriti Sanon’s next is a serious horror bet, not another comedy-horror outing.
Source: Filmfare
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