Kangana Ranaut Makes Hollywood Leap With Horror Drama ‘Blessed Be the Evil’; Production Avoids Trump Tariffs by Shooting in New York (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comPublished: 5/9/2025
Summary
Kangana Ranaut, a renowned Bollywood actress, is making her Hollywood debut in *Blessed Be the Evil*, a horror drama directed by Anurag Rudra, known for "Tailing Pond." The film, inspired by Indian folklore, stars Tyler Posey and his daughter Scarlet Rose Stallone. Produced by Lions Movies, which also handles *American Import*—a crime drama exploring family bonds and corruption—the project avoids U.S. tariffs by using local locations in New York. Kangana's diverse background as an actor, filmmaker, and politician adds credibility to her entry into Hollywood.