Kriti Sanon to Lead Maddock Films' New Traditional Horror Project

Actor Kriti Sanon is set to star in a new horror film produced by Maddock Films, marking her ninth collaboration with the studio. The project will be a traditional, full-scale horror story, differing from the studio's usual horror-comedy franchise and past supernatural films. Sanon previously won the National Film Award for Best Actress, which she shared with Alia Bhatt for Gangubai Kathiawadi, for her solo lead performance in the Maddock production Mimi. Her past work with the production company includes Raabta, Luka Chuppi, Bhediya, and Crew. While official announcements and details regarding the title, director, cast, and release date are still awaited, the film is planned on a grand scale.

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Production houses often build long-term working relationships with successful lead actors to collaborate across multiple films and genres. Horror is a popular genre in Indian cinema, and studios frequently experiment with different sub-genres like comedy or traditional scares to attract audiences.