Kangana Ranaut to make Hollywood debut with ‘Blessed Be the Evil': Movie to be shot in US to avoid Trump tariff

Bollywood powerhouse Kangana Ranaut is ready to conquer international cinema as she steps into Hollywood with her first-ever lead role in the upcoming horror drama Blessed Be the Evil. Known for her fearless screen presence and a career adorned with accolades, Ranaut’s foray into global cinema comes at a time when Indian talent is increasingly making its mark on the world stage.

Set to be directed by Tailing Pond filmmaker Anurag Rudra, Blessed Be the Evil will begin filming this summer in New York. The film is being backed by Lions Movies, and features a chilling premise: a Christian couple grappling with a devastating miscarriage relocates to an abandoned farm, only to find themselves haunted by a sinister force that tests their love, faith, and sanity.

Kangana stars alongside Teen Wolf alum Tyler Posey and Scarlet Rose Stallone, daughter of Hollywood legend Sylvester Stallone. The cast brings together an eclectic mix of talent and screen legacy, heightening anticipation around the film’s release.


Co-written by Rudra and Gatha Tiwary, president and founder of Lions Movies, the screenplay is steeped in haunting folklore. In an interview with Variety, Rudra, who grew up in rural India, shared that the story draws from the spine-tingling myths and tales that shaped his childhood. The production’s U.S. setting was a deliberate choice, reportedly made to circumvent uncertainties related to the Trump administration’s recent industry tariffs.

About Kangana Ranaut

For Kangana Ranaut, this marks yet another chapter in her already multifaceted career. A four-time National Award winner and Member of Parliament in India’s Lok Sabha, she recently directed and starred in Emergency, portraying former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, a role that earned her international attention. Emergency is a historical biographical drama directed and co-produced by Kangana Ranaut. Based on the Indian Emergency of 1975, the film features a screenplay by Ritesh Shah and a story penned by Ranaut herself.