In what promises to be a major turning point for India’s supernatural comedy landscape, #RanveerSingh has officially come on board for a highly anticipated project under the banner of #MaddockFilms.
The announcement has generated significant excitement, especially as it marks Ranveer’s entry into the studio’s now-iconic #HorrorComedyUniverse, which has grown into a genre-defining franchise over the past few years.
While the director for Ranveer’s film is yet to be finalized, the project is being developed under the creative guidance of Amar Kaushik, the filmmaker widely credited with shaping Maddock’s unique horror-comedy brand.
Kaushik’s breakthrough came with the 2018 blockbuster Stree, which blended horror with humour in a way rarely seen in Indian cinema. Starring Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor, the film not only smashed box-office records but also laid the foundation for a cinematic universe unlike any other.
Kaushik further expanded this universe with Bhediya (2022), a film that starred Varun Dhawan and added layers of mythology and connectivity among Maddock’s supernatural narratives. This shared cinematic world—quirky, chilling, yet comedically rooted—has since become one of the most successful genre-specific ventures in Indian entertainment.
Currently, Amar Kaushik is busy helming #Mahavatar, an ambitious supernatural action film featuring Vicky Kaushal in the lead. Beyond direction, Kaushik has taken on a broader role as the creative architect of the entire Maddock horror-comedy universe, working closely with producer #DineshVijan to maintain tonal consistency and interconnected storylines across films.
Among Kaushik’s ongoing ventures is Thama, a horror-comedy love story starring Ayushmann Khurrana, which is being directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, who most recently helmed Munjya. Thama is scheduled for a #Diwali2025 release and is already generating buzz for its innovative storytelling and casting.
With Maddock’s current roster already including celebrated stars like #PankajTripathi, #AkshayKumar, #RashmikaMandanna, and Ayushmann Khurrana, the addition of Ranveer Singh marks a strategic and star-powered expansion of the franchise. Industry insiders believe that Singh’s trademark energy and versatility will inject a fresh dynamism into Maddock’s spectral world.
There had been recent speculation that Ranveer was spotted shooting for a Maddock project at Mehboob Studios, under tight security measures. However, sources have now clarified that the shoot was unrelated.
This newly confirmed project—part of the official horror-comedy lineup—solidifies Singh’s collaboration with Maddock Films and opens doors for more interconnected narratives, spin-offs, and crossovers.
As Maddock continues to craft its rich, eerie-yet-hilarious multiverse, fans can look forward to further details about Ranveer’s character, storyline, and the director soon. One thing is clear—#Bollywood’s most eclectic entertainer entering India’s most unique horror-comedy franchise is a development that will be closely watched and eagerly awaited by audiences and critics alike.
