Kriti Sanon Reportedly to Lead Maddock Films’ New Horror Movie, Marking Another Major Collaboration

Kriti Sanon is reportedly preparing to enter a new cinematic space with an upcoming, untitled horror film backed by Maddock Films. The project is being described as a large-scale, full-fledged horror production, potentially giving the National Award-winning actress an opportunity to explore a genre beyond the romantic dramas, comedies and supernatural stories associated with several of her recent projects.

The development was reported on October 14, 2026, by Bollywood Hungama and other entertainment publications. However, Maddock Films has not officially announced the project, and details such as the film’s title, director, supporting cast and release date remain unconfirmed.

Kriti Sanon’s Reported Move Into Pure Horror

According to the reports, Sanon has finalised the project after her recent work in Cocktail 2 and Tere Ishk Mein. The film is expected to place her at the centre of a traditional horror narrative rather than follow the horror-comedy formula that has become closely associated with Maddock Films.

The distinction matters because horror and horror-comedy require different approaches to storytelling. A straight horror film generally depends more heavily on sustained tension, atmosphere, psychological unease and frightening situations, while horror-comedy balances scares with humour.

At this stage, there is no confirmed information about whether the proposed film will focus on supernatural events, psychological horror or another subgenre. Its reported positioning as an out-and-out horror project is the main creative detail available so far.

Why the Maddock Films Collaboration Matters?

Maddock Films has developed a strong association with supernatural entertainment through films such as Stree, Bhediya, Munjya and Thamma. Several of these titles combine supernatural elements with comedy, while the production house has also explored horror through projects with different tonal approaches.

Sanon has previously collaborated with the banner on films including Raabta, Luka Chuppi, Mimi and Bhediya, alongside other projects. Her association with Maddock has therefore covered multiple genres rather than a single type of role.

In Bhediya (2022), she appeared in a supernatural story built around a shape-shifting character. Mimi (2021), meanwhile, gave her a dramatically different role and earned her the National Film Award for Best Actress, which she shared with Alia Bhatt for Gangubai Kathiawadi.

The newly reported project could mark a different kind of challenge if it places Sanon in a horror story without the comic framework used in many of Maddock’s supernatural films.

What Is Known About the Film So Far?

The available information remains limited. The film is reportedly being planned on a large scale, but the makers have not disclosed its plot or confirmed its production schedule publicly.

There is also no verified announcement naming the director or any additional cast members. The reported collaboration count varies depending on which previous projects and appearances are included, so the exact number should be treated as a reported figure rather than an independently established milestone.

Readers should therefore distinguish between the reported casting development and details that are yet to be officially confirmed.

The Celebrity Hour Take

The interesting aspect of this reported project is not simply that Sanon may be doing another film with Maddock Films. It is the possibility of a different creative direction for an actress whose filmography already includes comedy, romance, drama and supernatural storytelling.

For Maddock Films, a full-fledged horror production could offer an opportunity to explore a different tone from its best-known horror-comedy titles. For Sanon, the project could test how she carries a story in which suspense and fear, rather than romance or humour, drive the narrative.

Those possibilities remain editorial analysis, not confirmed details about the film. The next meaningful update will be an official announcement establishing the title, creative team, story and production timeline.

Sources & Verification

This report draws on published entertainment-industry coverage dated October 14, 2026, including Bollywood Hungama, Variety India and The Times of India’s IANS report. The project remains unannounced by Maddock Films in the sources reviewed; its casting, genre positioning and scale should therefore be understood as reported developments rather than official confirmation.