Aneet Padda confirmed as the lead in Maddock Films’ *Shakti Shalini*, a major update for the upcoming horror comedy. The studio announced that the film, that originally set for a 2025 release, now hit theaters on December 24, 2026. Previously, it reported that Kiara Advani take on the lead role.
Aneet Padda lead role in Maddock’s ‘Shakti Shalini’
The announcement of Aneet Padda’s involvement came with a special video, that included in the theatrical print of *Thamma*. Those who watched *Thamma* were the first to find out about the casting and the new release date for *Shakti Shalini*. The decision to delay the release aims to match the film’s debut with holiday season schedules to reach a larger audience.
Maddock Films included *Shakti Shalini* as part of its growing Horror Comedy Universe. it is a franchise that gained a following with earlier installments.
First look revealed from Shakti Shalini
Along with confirming the lead role, the makers shared Aneet Padda first look from *Shakti Shalini*. This visual reveal has sparked speculation online. Some users suggest that the actor might have appeared uncredited in *Thamma’s* end-credit scene as her character, *Shakti Shalini*. The studio has not yet made an official announcement on this matter.
According to the official statement, the release date for *Shakti Shalini* changed from the initial 2025 date to December 24, 2026. No clear reason has given for the delay beyond syncing with the studio’s release schedule.
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