October 22, 2025

Get ready for some thrilling chills with a splash of laughter! Aneet Padda, who recently impressed everyone with her fantastic acting in Saiyaara, has been officially named the lead star of Maddock Films’ next big horror-comedy, Shakti Shalini. This exciting news dropped for the first time during special previews of another film, Thamma, where fans got a sneak peek of the cast and release dates in a cool announcement video. Shakti Shalini is not just any film—it’s part of the super hit Maddock Horror Comedy Universe, following in the footsteps of blockbusters like Stree, Bhediya, and Munjya. This franchise is famous for mixing scary suspense with comedy, and this new movie will keep that winning recipe alive! The movie is now set to hit theaters on December 24, 2026, perfectly timed for the festive holiday season. Originally planned for 2025, the delay means the filmmakers want to make sure it’s just right for the big screen. Rumors have been swirling about Aneet’s involvement, especially after reports from India Today revealed she replaced Kiara Advani, who was first asked to play the role but stepped back later. Maddock Films had asked fans to hold their horses on the casting news, and now the official confirmation finally settles all the gossip. Fans also speculate that Aneet might make a special appearance in the end credits of Thamma, teasing her character Shakti Shalini and giving us all a taste of what’s coming! For Aneet, 2025 has been a golden year thanks to Saiyaara’s success, and stepping into Maddock’s horror-comedy world is a new and exciting step in her career. With her leading this film, plus the franchise's mix of scary fun and laughs, Shakti Shalini is gearing up to be a festival season blockbuster everyone will talk about. Meanwhile, if you haven’t watched Thamma yet, don’t miss it! It features Ayushmann Khuranna and Rashmika Mandanna playing lead roles and is currently running in theaters. Stay tuned as we bring you more updates, including the first look and teaser of Shakti Shalini. Aneet Padda is all set to dazzle us all once again—and this time with a chillingly funny twist!

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Tags: Aneet padda, Shakti shalini, Maddock films, Horror-comedy, Bollywood, Saiyaara,