Rana Daggubati Unveils First Asset of Scary Picture, Starring Kangana Ranaut; Suresh Babu Backs A One-of-Its-Kind Horror Entertainer
On Friday, November 13, actor-producer Rana Daggubati took to Instagram to unveil the first asset of Scary Picture, an upcoming horror entertainer starring Kangana Ranaut in the lead role. Coinciding with Friday the 13th, a date popularly associated with horror, mystery and superstition, the unveiling adds an interesting touch to the film’s first reveal.
What makes the announcement even more surprising is the backing behind it. The film is produced by veteran producer Suresh Babu under Suresh Productions a banner synonymous for decades with large scale family entertainers and mainstream Telugu cinema. With Scary Picture Suresh Babu explores into the horror genre, making it one of the most unique subjects to come out of the banner.
Speaking about his vision for the genre and the film, Rana Daggubati said, “What we want, starting with Scary Picture, is to create a consistent stream of production support and release opportunities for filmmakers who love this genre. India is diverse in every genre, and horror is no different. Every region has its own fears, its own stories and its own ways of telling them. We’re open to every subgenre: psychological, creature, horror-comedy, social horror, or whatever new narratives filmmakers bring to us.”
Directed by acclaimed Telugu filmmaker Ravi Babu, Scary Picture marks his Hindi feature film directorial debut. Known for his work in the horror genre, Ravi Babu has previously directed Telugu films such as Anasuya_ and Avunu. The upcoming project brings him together with Kangana Ranaut for an edgy and experimental narrative.
Beyond the film, Scary Picture also marks an important step in Rana Daggubati’s vision to build a dedicated ecosystem for horror filmmaking in India. Through Suresh Productions and Spirit Media, Rana aims to create consistent production support and release opportunities for filmmakers passionate about the genre.
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