Ekta Kapoor’s ‘Ragini 3’ has reportedly roped in its lead cast, with Aayush Sharma joining Tamannaah Bhatia, Junaid Khan and Nargis Fakhri in the supernatural thriller. Directed by Shashanka Ghosh, the film is described as a “night horror thriller” and is expected to go on floors in July 2026.
The ‘Ragini MMS’ series is back, and it’s on track to be bigger than ever. Producer Ekta Kapoor is pulling out all the stops for ‘Ragini 3’, which already stars Tamannaah Bhatia. The latest buzz suggests that Aayush Sharma, who is married to Salman Khan’s sister, is now set to play a pivotal role in the supernatural thriller. with
Junaid Khan
and
Nargis Fakhri
Also part of the lineup, the film’s main cast is said to be locked in and ready to go.
Aayush Sharma interacts with Tamannaah Bhatia in Ragini 3
According to Variety India, Aayush will be seen romancing Tamannaah in the film. The project is managed by
Shashanka Ghosh
the filmmaker who directed the films ‘Khoobsurat’ and ‘Veere Di Wedding’, where Junaid and Nargis also played the lead roles. If reports are to be believed, Tamannaah will have romantic songs with both Aayush and Junaid, while Nargis will play the role of a police officer.
‘Ragini 3’ marks a new chapter in the series
Described as a high-concept supernatural thriller with a ‘date night horror’ feel, ‘Ragini 3’ seamlessly blends suspense, humor and fear into one package.
The film also marks a major shift in direction for the Ragini MMS franchise, which was previously associated with erotic horror themes.
‘Ragini 3’ will go on floors in July 2026
The film is currently in pre-production and is expected to begin filming in July 2026. The project faced an unexpected setback when its original director Saher Reza stepped down due to a scheduling conflict with the Netflix project. However, with Shashanka Ghosh taking charge, the film is firmly back on track, with the makers eyeing a theatrical release later this year.
