Jackie Shroff and Sharad Kelkar to Star in Rural Horror Film Kaali Kheti Releasing in October

Actor Jackie Shroff and Sharad Kelkar will lead the upcoming rural horror movie Kaali Kheti, hitting cinema halls on October 23, 2026. The production team confirmed the release date by sharing the first official poster, giving fans a look into the dark and scary world created by director Haris Imtiyaz Khan.

Cast and Story

Alongside Shroff and Kelkar, the film stars Neha Sargam, Virendra Saxena, and Shaji Choudhary in key roles. The story takes place in a village and mixes elements of horror, family bonds, and hidden secrets. The new poster sets a spooky mood but keeps the main plot secret to make people curious about the unsettling events in the movie.

Director's Vision

Writer and director Haris Imtiyaz Khan decided to look at farming through a horror story. He stated that he wanted to explore a common topic from a fresh, exciting, and deeply disturbing angle. He added that the film acts like a mirror to society inside a scary world.

Production and Context

Sana Khan produced the movie under the banner of BlackCanvas Studio.

Context

Horror movies in India often use isolated rural settings and local folklore to build a sense of mystery and tension. Filmmakers regularly experiment with unusual backdrops like farming and village life to make traditional scary stories feel new and different for audiences.