Updated On: 23 February, 2026 08:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Naagin 7 intensifies with Kanika Mann’s entry as Radhika, a layered and unpredictable character set to turn antagonist. Calling it a “surreal” full circle moment, Kanika expressed excitement about joining the franchise and sharing screen space with longtime friend Priyanka Chahar Choudhary

Kanika Mann
Raising the stakes with every passing episode, Naagin 7 continues to grip viewers with explosive twists, charged confrontations and Priyanka Chahar Choudhary’s commanding presence at the center of the storm. As the drama intensifies, the story is now set to take a compelling turn with the entry of Kanika Mann in a pivotal role that promises to disrupt and complicate the existing equations. Stepping into this high-voltage saga at a crucial juncture, Kanika brings with her a character layered with intrigue and quiet intensity, one that refuses to fit into easy definitions.
Kanika Mann gets candid about bagging Naagin 7, "It honestly feels surreal because Naagin is not just another show; it is a phenomenon that has shaped fantasy storytelling on Indian television for years. You grow up watching a franchise like this and never imagine that one day you will be stepping into that universe yourself. I have always admired Balaji Telefilms and Ekta ma’am’s storytelling, and ever since I moved to Mumbai, I hoped that I would get to collaborate with them. So when the opportunity came at such an important turning point in the story, it truly felt like a full-circle moment in my journey. Being part of a show with this kind of history pushes you to elevate your own performance every single day, because Naagin isn’t just a show you join, it’s a legacy you step into, and that responsibility excites me."