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Janhvi Kapoor in Talks for Creature Horror Film with Director Rahi Anil Barve

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Janhvi Kapoor in Talks for Creature Horror Film with Director Rahi Anil Barve

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
Analysed 10 Jun 2026·2 sources analysed·Entertainment
Janhvi Kapoor in Talks for Creature Horror Film with Director Rahi Anil BarvePreviousNext

Janhvi Kapoor is reportedly in advanced talks to star in a creature horror film directed by Rahi Anil Barve, known for the acclaimed horror-fantasy Tumbbad. The project, backed by Jio Studios, marks a new genre for Kapoor, with production expected to start later this year. Sources indicate the role demands extensive preparation, including acting workshops, as Kapoor evaluates multiple scripts following her recent film Peddi.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (62/100). Lens Score 39/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • timesnow— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
62%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 10 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles focus on entertainment industry developments without political framing. They present information from industry sources and insiders, emphasizing Janhvi Kapoor's career choices and the film's production details. The coverage is neutral, highlighting the actress's professional trajectory and the director's reputation without political context or partisan perspectives.

Sentiment — Neutral (62/100)

The tone across the articles is generally positive and anticipatory, reflecting excitement about Janhvi Kapoor exploring a new genre and collaborating with a respected filmmaker. The coverage includes cautious optimism about the project's potential and Kapoor's preparation, without sensationalism or negative commentary.

How 2 sources covered this story

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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
news18After Peddi, Janhvi Kapoor In Talks With Tumbbad Director Rahi Anil Barve For Creature Horror Film: ReportCenterNeutral
timesnowAmid Peddi Controversy, Janhvi Kapoor Offered Tumbbad Director Rahi Anil Barve's Creature Horror Film - ReportCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

timesnow broke this story on 9 Jun, 07:59 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    timesnow9 Jun, 07:59 pm
    Amid Peddi Controversy, Janhvi Kapoor Offered Tumbbad Director Rahi Anil Barve's Creature Horror Film - Report
  2. 2
    news1810 Jun, 04:44 am
    After Peddi, Janhvi Kapoor In Talks With Tumbbad Director Rahi Anil Barve For Creature Horror Film: Report

Lens Score breakdown

39/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Corporate
Jio Studios

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
10 Jun 2026
Key entities
Janhvi KapoorHorror filmFrankenstein's monsterGenreFilmmakingHorror fictionCult followingPinkvillaStorytellingFeature filmComedy horrorRam Charan