Acclaimed actress Kangana Ranaut, a recipient of a National Award, is poised to make her Hollywood debut with her inaugural leading role in the horror drama ‘Blessed Be the Evil.’ The film’s synopsis reveals that it centers on a Christian couple who, following a tragic miscarriage, acquire an abandoned farm steeped in a sinister history. Their love and faith are soon challenged by a malevolent force. This project, produced by Lions Movies, will feature Kangana alongside Tyler Posey, known for his role in ‘Teen Wolf,’ and Scarlet Rose Stallone, as reported by variety.com. Filming is scheduled to commence this summer in New York, with producers emphasizing their choice of U.S. locations to mitigate potential complications arising from the recently announced Trump industry tariffs.
Anurag Rudra, director of Tailing Pond, will direct the film based on a screenplay he co-authored with Gatha Tiwary, the president and founder of Lions Movies. Rudra expressed, ‘Having been born and raised in rural India, I was immersed in stories that have left a lasting impression on me.’ He further remarked, ‘This folklore is so significant that I genuinely believed in these tales and aspired to present them on an international platform through the medium of cinema – the most powerful and beautiful means to bridge dreams and reality.’ Tiwary commented, ‘A narrative like ‘Blessed Be The Evil’ is quite unique. Lions Movies has crafted a gripping story filled with unparalleled suspense and drama, which also holds substantial promise for international markets, both in streaming and distribution.’ Ranaut adds significant star power to the film, being a distinguished actress with four National Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards, as well as a filmmaker and politician currently serving as a Member of Parliament in India’s Lok Sabha. Her directorial project ‘Emergency,’ in which she depicted Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, was released globally earlier this year. Posey, who gained prominence as the lead in MTV’s ‘Teen Wolf’ series and its subsequent revival film, has previously explored
