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.

Star studded Baahubali 2’s 2 pre-release event!

The Baahubali 2 pre-release event was a magnificent do held at Hyderabad today. It was attended by the leading stars Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, and Tamannaah along with producer Karan Johar. Also seen at the event were Sathyaraj, Ramya Krishnan, and Nasser. The crew members MM Keeravani, Vijayendra Prasad, Kamalakannan, Vamsi, Valli, Rama Rajamouli and Prashanthi also attended the event along with director SS Rajamouli and producers Shobu and Prasad of Arka Productions. 

Prabhas told, "When I have you by my side, the person to kill me is not even born." SS Rajamouli told that he often wondered what made Prabhas give 5 years of his life to the film. He told, "When I was in Mumbai for the trailer launch, I heard the fans screaming for Prabhas. Not in AP but in Mumbai and that was my answer to the question."

Rana Daggubati told about Bhallala Deva's track, "I was so proud when I heard that track. Every minute of the last five years is close to my heart. However, many films I do in my future, he will remain my favourite co-star. But, I also felt sad that I wouldn’t be able to go back to Mahishmati. There were even tears in my eyes. Valli ma’am I will miss you the most. Rajamouli sir, thank you so much for casting me as Bhallala Deva as I am not sure I will ever get a character like this in my life.”

The beautiful Anushka Shetty told, "All of us have put in so much effort in this film, but it was Prabhas who didn’t do anything else and dedicated 5 years to this film. I am sure all of us have learnt something or the other from each other. I am sure we will make you proud with this project."