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thebalanced.newsNargis Fakhri Reportedly Cast Opposite Aayush Sharma in Ragini 3 Directed by Shashanka Ghosh
Ekta Kapoor's horror franchise Ragini 3 is set to return with Shashanka Ghosh directing. Reports indicate Nargis Fakhri will star opposite Aayush Sharma, replacing earlier rumours of Tamannaah Bhatia in the lead role. The film, described as a supernatural thriller blending suspense and humor, aims for a July 2026 shoot and a 2027 release. The franchise is shifting from erotic-horror to a 'date-night horror' experience, with Nargis reportedly playing a police officer and Tamannaah involved in romantic tracks with both male leads.
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
70%
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 casting updates and production details from multiple sources, including rumors and official statements, without political commentary. The coverage reflects typical entertainment reporting, emphasizing industry perspectives and fan interest rather than political viewpoints.
Sentiment — Positive (70/100)
The tone across the articles is generally positive and anticipatory, highlighting excitement around the franchise's return and casting news. While some uncertainty exists due to unconfirmed casting, the overall sentiment conveys enthusiasm for the film's new direction and creative team.
How 2 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| moneycontrol | Nargis Fakhri to replace Tamannaah Bhatia opposite Aayush Sharma ain horror franchise Ragini 3- Moneycontrol.com | Center | Positive |
| news18 | Nargis Fakhri To Romance Aayush Sharma In Ektaa Kapoor's Supernatural Thriller Ragini 3: Report | Center | Positive |
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 12 May, 12:07 pm. Other outlets followed.
- 1news1812 May, 12:07 pmNargis Fakhri To Romance Aayush Sharma In Ektaa Kapoor's Supernatural Thriller Ragini 3: Report
- 2moneycontrol12 May, 12:19 pmNargis Fakhri to replace Tamannaah Bhatia opposite Aayush Sharma ain horror franchise Ragini 3- Moneycontrol.com
Lens Score breakdown
37/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%
Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.
Story context
- Category
- Entertainment
- Location
- India
- Sources analysed
- 2
- Last analysed
- 12 May 2026
- Key entities
- Shashanka GhoshNargis FakhriHorror filmAayush SharmaTamannaah BhatiaVeere Di WeddingHindi cinemaRagini (actress)Ekta KapoorProtagonistBhushan PatelPunjabi language
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