After 'Bhediya', Kriti Sanon Reunites With Maddock Films for Big-Budget

Expanding her longstanding cinematic partnership with Dinesh Vijan’s production house, National Award-winning actress Kriti Sanon has signed on to headline an ambitious, big-budget horror feature backed by Maddock Films. Following their successful collaborations across multiple box-office hits, this project represents Sanon's ninth professional outing with the banner and marks her second full-fledged solo-lead venture with them following the critical and commercial triumph of Mimi. Industry insiders confirm that while Maddock has pioneered India's supernatural landscape, this upcoming venture will take a sharp tonal detour from their signature horror-comedy universe.

Pure Chills Over Comedy: How Maddock's New Film Breaks Away From the 'Stree' Formula

Over the past several years, Maddock Films has established massive box-office dominance in the supernatural space through horror-comedies such as Stree, Bhediya, and Munjya. However, the creative blueprint for Sanon's latest outing is engineered to deliver an entirely different atmospheric experience:

• No Humour or Comedy Elements: The upcoming project completely ditches the comedic tropes, satirical writing, and laugh tracks that define the studio's supernatural universe, committing instead to an intense, spine-chilling pure horror narrative.

• Psychological and Supernatural Depth: The script focuses heavily on building sustained dread, high-stakes psychological tension, and authentic jump-scare sequences designed to push the boundaries of mainstream Hindi horror cinema.

• Creative Reinvention: Having previously explored the supernatural creature-comedy space as Dr. Anika in Bhediya, Sanon’s transition into serious, atmospheric horror reflects her stated goal of tackling diverse, unconventional genres.

Kriti Sanon's Second Solo Vehicle with Maddock Following 'Mimi' Milestone

The newly locked project marks a pivotal milestone in Sanon’s career, reinforcing her stature as a dependable solo marquee draw:

• Revisiting the Solo Milestone: Sanon’s previous solo-led outing with the studio, Mimi, earned her career-defining acclaim along with the prestigious National Film Award for Best Actress, raising expectations for this second headline project.

• Prolific Multi-Project Partnership: Marking their ninth joint cinematic enterprise, the collaboration highlights the deep creative synergy and commercial trust between the actress and producer Dinesh Vijan.

• Diverse Slate of Roles: Coming off varied performances in projects such as Cocktail 2 and Tere Ishq Mein, Sanon's decision to anchor an uncompromising horror canvas gives her an expansive canvas to showcase raw emotional intensity and survival drama.

Director, Cast Details, and Filming Schedules Kept Under Strict Wraps

While the production house has confirmed the film's development, key administrative and casting details remain tightly guarded:

• Confidential Creative Roster: Information regarding the film's director, supporting ensemble, plot synopsis, and technical crew is currently protected under strict non-disclosure agreements.

• Awaiting Official Announcement: Maddock Films is expected to formally unveil the project's title, director, and production timeline alongside Sanon’s first-look asset in the coming months.

• Bouncing Back from Past Outings: With her previous theatrical outing Cocktail 2 registering muted numbers at the box office, this major horror spectacle provides a powerful vehicle for Sanon to deliver another commercial blockbuster.