The noise about Ragini MMS 3, which is the upcoming installment of the popular horror series, stopped suddenly because the production of the project had not yet started filming. The film had planned to establish a new series path with Tamannaah Bhatia as its main actress, but it now faces major difficulties because its director has left the project. The production of the film has stopped indefinitely, according to an exclusive report by Variety India, which creates doubts about when production activities will resume.
Director Sahir Raza’s Sudden Exit
The third installment of the Ragini MMS franchise was initially assigned to Sahir Raza, who had previously directed multiple OTT shows, including The Married Woman, Illegal Justice, Out of Order, and Doctor’s. The project received initial attention because of his appointment. Raza left the film because of his scheduling conflict, which required him to work as a showrunner on a different major production that needed his presence at the filming location every day. The timeline conflict made it impossible for him to proceed with Ragini MMS 3, which resulted in the makers needing to find an actor to replace him.
Impact on Production and Project Timelines
The director’s departure has caused chaos in the film’s pre-production operations. The producer Ekta Kapoor are currently searching for a new director, yet there is no information about the replacement or the start of filming. The project requires a director to proceed with its operations, although its production timetable remains uncertain. The franchise’s dedicated fans who expected to see the next installment have experienced disappointment because of this unexpected delay.
Tamannaah’s Continued Association and Speculation
Tamannaah Bhatia continues to remain connected to the project after facing a major setback. She signed her lead role contract for Ragini MMS 3 in late 2025. The actress and the film’s production company have not made any official announcements, which creates uncertainty about the duration of the delay and the final cast and crew members who will join the project after production resumes.
For those unaware, the Ragini MMS franchise began in 2011 with the found-footage horror film starring Rajkummar Rao and Kainaz Motivala in the lead roles. The franchise received its first sequel in 2014 through the release of Ragini MMS 2, which featured Sunny Leone in the main role.
A Franchise in Need of Revival
The Ragini MMS franchise has a history of reinventing itself since its inception over a decade ago, but this latest chapter’s delay shows the difficulties Bollywood productions encounter before they start filming. The third installment was expected to expand the series’ appeal with stronger supernatural and atmospheric horror elements, which departed from its earlier identity. The industry insiders monitor the situation as fans wait to determine whether this pause will turn into a brief break or an extended obstacle for the creators of one of the most widely discussed films in the genre.
What This Means for Tamannaah and Franchise Hype
The abrupt stop that occurred at this point disrupted the actor’s ability to advance their career through their participation in the film, which served as their major recovery project. The movie Ragini MMS 3 had the potential to enhance Tamannaah’s visibility within the Hindi horror domain, but the ongoing state of uncertainty will now interfere with her ability to create effective career strategies. The history of Bollywood demonstrates that delays in franchise film production create unexpected interest among audiences. Dedicated fans stay more engaged because they follow production delays and actor departures and behind-the-scenes conflicts, which create excitement without providing new information. The audience will observe the situation of Ragini MMS 3, which currently exists between production resumption and permanent suspension because its mysterious elements have already captured their attention.
Tamannaah Bhatia’s upcoming projects
Tamannaah Bhatia will next appear in Vishal Bhardwaj’s action thriller O’ Romeo, which stars Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri, and Nana Patekar and will release on February 13, 2026. She also stars in V. Shantaram with Siddhant Chaturvedi and plays the co-lead in the Tamil film Purushan opposite Vishal, which Sundar C. directs.
