The much-talked-about third installment of the Ragini MMS franchise is finally moving forward with a fresh cast and a stronger supernatural angle. Backed by Ektaa Kapoor, the upcoming horror thriller will reportedly feature Tamannaah Bhatia alongside Junaid Khan and Aayush Sharma in key roles.
Ragini MMS Franchise Set For A New Chapter
The Ragini MMS franchise has remained one of the most recognizable horror-thriller series in Hindi entertainment. After the success of the earlier installments, Ektaa Kapoor has reportedly been planning a third chapter for quite some time.
According to recent reports, the project has now entered active pre-production and is expected to begin filming in July 2026.
The upcoming film is said to be designed as a high-concept supernatural thriller, with the makers focusing more heavily on paranormal horror and suspense elements compared to previous films in the franchise.
Tamannaah Bhatia To Lead The Film
Reports suggest Tamannaah Bhatia will headline the film and play the central character in the horror drama.
Interestingly, the actress is reportedly expected to share romantic story arcs with both Junaid Khan and Aayush Sharma in the film. This marks another major project for Tamannaah in the thriller and supernatural genre space.
The actress has been expanding her film choices in recent years, balancing commercial entertainers with darker and experimental narratives.
Her addition to the franchise has already generated strong curiosity among fans of horror cinema.
Aayush Sharma Joins The Cast In Key Role
The latest update surrounding the project is the reported inclusion of Aayush Sharma, who has apparently been cast in an important role.
Aayush, who is also known as actor Salman Khan’s brother-in-law, has been gradually building his film career with action and thriller-oriented projects.
His addition is expected to bring a fresh dynamic to the franchise, especially with the film reportedly exploring complex romantic and supernatural conflicts.
Meanwhile, actress Nargis Fakhri is also expected to play a significant role in the film. Reports claim she will portray a police officer investigating the mysterious events surrounding the story.
Director Change Delayed The Project
The film reportedly went through multiple creative changes before finally moving ahead.
Initially, director Sahir Raza was attached to the project. However, due to scheduling conflicts and other commitments, the film faced delays during development.
Later, filmmaker Shashanka Ghosh was brought on board to direct the project.
The shift in direction reportedly helped revive the film’s production plans, allowing the makers to move forward with casting and pre-production work.
Stronger Horror Elements Planned This Time
Unlike the earlier films, which blended horror with erotic thriller elements, the new installment is reportedly expected to lean more heavily into supernatural scares and psychological tension.
Sources suggest the makers are aiming to create a larger cinematic experience with more atmospheric horror, paranormal sequences, and intense storytelling.
The Ragini MMS franchise originally gained popularity for combining found-footage horror with suspense and adult drama. With changing audience preferences and the growing popularity of horror films in India, the makers appear to be reinventing the franchise with a fresh approach.
If production begins as scheduled in July 2026, more official announcements regarding the title, supporting cast, and release timeline are expected in the coming months.
