Kanchana 4

Kanchana 4 (marketed as Muni 5: Kanchana 4) is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language comedy horror movie written, directed, and co-produced by Raghava Lawrence. Produced by Goldmines Telefilms, it is the fifth instalment in the Muni movie series. The movie stars Lawrence, Pooja Hegde and Nora Fatehi in the lead roles, with Kovai Sarala, Devadarshini, Sriman, Ramachandra Raju, Hima Bindhu, and Redin Kingsley in supporting roles.

Following the success of Kanchana 2 (2015), Lawrence confirmed that more films in the series would continue to be made. The fifth instalment was officially announced in April 2019, shortly before the release of the fourth film, Kanchana 3. Principal photography commenced in January 2025 in Chennai, followed by schedules in Pollachi, Hyderabad, and Mumbai.

 Cast 
 Raghava Lawrence
 Pooja Hegde
 Nora Fatehi
 Kovai Sarala
 Devadarshini
 Sriman
 Ramachandra Raju
 Hima Bindhu
 Redin Kingsley
 Kamalesh Jagan
 Anandaraj
 Sai Dheena

 Production 

 Development 
The Muni movie series, known for blending horror, comedy, and social issues, gained a cult following with Kanchana (2011) and Kanchana 2 (2015). Following the success of Kanchana 2 (2015), series star Raghava Lawrence confirmed that films in the horror-comedy franchise would continue to be made. The fifth instalment was officially announced in April 2019, coinciding with the theatrical success of Kanchana 3. It was reported to be funded by Sun Pictures, as Lawrence was already signed by the studio. Production was reportedly set to begin in 2020, but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Lawrence's acting commitments.

In June 2024, reports resurfaced stating that pre-production was nearly complete, with shooting slated to begin in September 2024, as Lawrence finalized the script. Goldmines Telefilms, which had successfully distributed the Hindi-dubbed versions of the earlier films, stepped in as the primary producer, with Manish Shah collaborating with Lawrence's Raghavendra Productions. The movie is being made on an estimated budget of .

 Casting 
In September 2024, Lawrence finalized the cast. Pooja Hegde was cast as the female lead, marking her first collaboration with Lawrence. Reports claim that she will portray a ghost in the film. Nora Fatehi joined the project in January 2025 for a pivotal role, making her Tamil cinema debut. Later, rumors surfaced that Mrunal Thakur was being considered for a lead role. However, Lawrence denied Thakur's inclusion in the movie on X, clarifying that no such casting decision had been made and that official announcements would come solely through Raghavendra Productions.

Returning actors from previous installments include Kovai Sarala, Devadarshini, Sriman reprising their supporting roles. Ramachandra Raju, known for his antagonistic role in KGF: Chapter 1 (2018), was cast as the villain. In February 2025, serial actress Hima Bindhu was reported to appear in the film, marking her feature movie debut. The same month, Redin Kingsley was confirmed to be part of the film. In May 2025, the child actor Kamalesh Jagan confirmed that he is a part of the cast.

 Filming 

Principal photography commenced on 23 January 2025 in Chennai without a formal announcement. The first schedule included scenes shot in Chennai, followed by a second schedule in Pollachi, where filming took place at the Masani Amman temple. Filming then took place at a specially erected set in a village in Thiruvallur district, where action sequences were shot.

The production then moved to Hyderabad for the third schedule. After wrapping the Hyderabad schedule, the next schedule began in Mumbai in March 2025. Reportedly, an aeroplane crash sequence was filmed from 9 March 2025 for five days, at a specially erected set in Naigaon City Studios, Mumbai. The fourth schedule was completed by April 2025 in East Coast Road, Chennai. By June 2025, 40% of the filming was complete.

 Release 
 Theatrical 
Kanchana 4 is scheduled for theatrical release in 2026 in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam languages. The movie will also be screened in national multiplexes.

 Home media 
Manish Shah ensured that the movie will only have its digital release after eight weeks theatrical release.

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