Ragini 3 Exclusive: Tamannaah and Junaid Khan to Lead the Next Chapter of Horror!

Tamannaah Bhatia & Junaid Khan: Bollywood's Newest Duo for the Ragini Franchise!

In a groundbreaking update for horror-thriller aficionados, the Ragini MMS franchise is set to return with a fresh identity and a powerhouse cast. As of February 12, 2026, reports indicate that TamannaahBhatia and Junaid Khan are in talks to headline the third installment, which is now reportedly titled Ragini 3.

After a brief period of uncertainty following director Sahir Raza's exit, the project has found its new captain in Shashanka Ghosh, the original visionary behind the 2011 found-footage cult hit.

 

Key Highlights: Ragini 3 Production Update

• The Lead Pair: Tamannaah Bhatia and Junaid Khan (Aamir Khan's son) are the top choices for the lead roles.
• The Title Shift: Breaking away from the "MMS" tag, the film is expected to be titled simply Ragini 3.
• The Director: Shashanka Ghosh returns to the franchise, replacing Sahir Raza.
• The Producer: Ekta Kapoor (Balaji Motion Pictures) remains at the helm of the production.
• The Genre: While maintaining its "erotic horror-thriller" roots, the third part is rumored to lean more heavily into supernatural elements.

 

The Tamannaah Bhatia & Junaid Khan Collaboration

The potential pairing of Tamannaah Bhatia and Junaid Khan has sparked immense curiosity.

• Tamannaah’s Horror Streak: Following her massive success with the "Aaj Ki Raat" track in Stree 2 and her upcoming jungle horror film Vvan, Tamannaah is quickly becoming the new "Horror Queen" of Bollywood.
• Junaid’s Rising Star: After his debut in Maharaj, Junaid Khan is exploring diverse genres. His involvement in a gritty franchise like Ragini signals a bold career move into the experimental space.

 

Director Shashanka Ghosh Returns to the Roots

The exit of Sahir Raza (due to scheduling conflicts with a Netflix series) initially left the film in limbo. However, the return of Shashanka Ghosh is seen as a major win for the franchise.

• Why it Matters: Ghosh directed the first Ragini MMS (2011), which redefined the found-footage genre in India. His return suggests a "back-to-basics" approach focusing on psychological chills and atmospheric dread rather than just jump scares.

 

The Evolution of a Franchise

The Ragini MMS series has always been a trendsetter:

1. Ragini MMS (2011): Introduced the "Found Footage" style to the Indian masses starring Rajkummar Rao.
2. Ragini MMS 2 (2014): Blended mainstream glamour and horror with Sunny Leone, producing the chartbuster "Baby Doll."
3. Ragini 3 (2026): Aiming to merge the gritty realism of the first part with the high-octane performance value of modern stars like Tamannaah.