According to sources close to the development, Alia Bhatt has been paying a visit to Maddock’s office to discuss a supernatural horror thriller. “Alia has always discussed multiple feature films with Dinesh Vijan and is now on the verge of collaborating with the producer. The actress has loved a psychological supernatural thriller, which could be her next after Love And for the big screen. The talks are on, and things are expected to be on paper by the first quarter of 2025,” revealed a source close to the development.
The film has been tentatively titled Chamunda, as the term holds significance to the plot of the film, which is currently in the writing stage. “Alia is excited to partner with Maddock on this feature film, which could start a parallel universe alongside the horror comedy universe comprising of Stree, Bhediya, Munjya, and Thamma. The new universe will feature, Alia Bhatt and Kiara Advani among many others,” the source added.
Peepingmoon.com has exclusively learned that Shakti Shalini will be headlined by Kiara Advani. The Kabir Singh actress will play the titular character in this supernatural comedy, set to go on floors around April-May 2025. The film draws inspiration from Indian folklore, much like other movies in the franchise, but will adopt a fresh narrative approach, setting it apart from its predecessors within the Horror-Comedy Universe.