Aneet Padda’s Shakti Shalini may shift to 2027 to avoid Shah Rukh Khan’s King clash: Report Actress Aneet Padda, who emerged as one of the breakout stars of 2025 with her performance in Saiyaara, is currently gearing up for her next big-screen outing, Shakti Shalini. The film, which is a part of the expanding Maddock Horror Comedy Universe, has already generated considerable buzz among audiences and trade circles. However, recent reports now suggest that the makers are considering postponing the film’s release to avoid a direct clash with Shah Rukh Khan’s much-anticipated film King. Reportedly, Shakti Shalini was slated to release on December 24, 2026, the same day as King. The possibility of two high-profile films arriving together during the Christmas holiday period had sparked excitement among moviegoers, with many expecting one of the biggest box office clashes of the year. According to a recent report by Mid-Day, the makers of Shakti Shalini are now exploring the possibility of shifting the release to early 2027. The report states that the film has entered its final leg of production, with the current outdoor shooting schedule expected to continue through May. The team is reportedly aiming to complete principal photography by the end of the month before moving into an extensive post-production and visual effects phase. A source close to the project reportedly told the publication, “The idea is to finish the film properly and then spend enough time on the VFX. If ev... #Rukh_Khan #Shah_Rukh #Report_Actress #Aneet_Padda #Shakti_Shalini #Padda #Aneet #Actress_Aneet #big-screen_outing #breakout_stars
Mithoon reunites with Mohit Suri for the next Ahaan Panday - Aneet Padda starrer; composer begins work on intense love story The much-awaited collaboration between filmmaker Mohit Suri and composer Mithoon is set to continue with a new romantic project starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. The upcoming film, backed by Yash Raj Films, has already generated strong buzz, and the latest update about Mithoon joining the team has only heightened excitement among music lovers. Known for creating some of Bollywood’s most iconic romantic soundtracks, Mithoon has officially come on board the yet-untitled project, which is currently in the pre-production stage. The film is being backed by Akshaye Widhani, CEO of Yash Raj Films, who was also associated with Saiyaara. According to a source close to the development, the composer has already started work on the music for the film. “It is going to be an intense love story with YRF, and the music will reflect that emotional depth. There’s also buzz that the team is keen on introducing a new voice with this album,” the source revealed. The Mohit Suri-Mithoon partnership has long been regarded as one of Hindi cinema’s most successful filmmaker-composer collaborations. Their journey began with Zeher, which featured the unforgettable track ‘Woh Lamhe’. Over the years, the duo has consistently delivered music that connected deeply with audiences and helped define the romantic genre in Bollywood. Some of their most popular collaborations inc... #Aneet_Padda #Yash_Raj #Mohit_Suri #Raj_Films #Ahaan_Panday #Ahaan #Suri #Padda_starrer #starring_Ahaan #Mithoon_reunites
Saiyaara Team Reunites: Mohit Suri, Akshaye Widhani, Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda return for an intense romance laced with heart-tugging music Earlier in the day, Bollywood Hungama broke the news about director Mohit Suri, actor Ahaan Panday and producers Yash Raj Films reuniting for another romance. The news is now confirmed by the banner. After the phenomenal success of Saiyaara that became the all-time highest grossing love story in the history of Indian cinema, the celebrated team of Mohit Suri, producer Akshaye Widhani (CEO of Yash Raj Films) and breakout Gen Z stars Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda are set to reunite for an intense romance. The yet-untitled film promises a cinematic experience that blends heartfelt storytelling with unforgettable melodies. Released to unprecedented acclaim and audience love, YRF’s Saiyaara emerged as one of the defining musical blockbusters of its time. It collected a staggering close to Rs. 338 crores nett in India and about Rs. 580 crores gross worldwide — an extraordinary achievement for a romantic musical with absolute newcomers. Its soul-stirring soundtrack dominated streaming charts for months, even after its release, further reinforcing the film’s pop cultural impact in India and worldwide, especially amongst the youth of today. Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, the Saiyaara pair became sweethearts of Gen Z. Ahneet, as their fans lovingly call them, are set to return with this film, bringing with them the infectious charm, authen... #Aneet_Padda #Bollywood_Hungama #Yash_Raj #Mohit_Suri #Raj_Films #Ahaan_Panday #Akshaye_Widhani #music_Earlier #Hungama_broke #director_Mohit
SCOOP: After Saiyaara, Mohit Suri and Ahaan Panday's next is a twisted love story for Aditya Chopra In 2025, Saiyaara redefined the box office, as the film marked the launch of two superstars - Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. The film went on to become the biggest launch pad of the modern era, and ever since, there has been curiosity to learn more about Ahaan Panday. The young superstar signed his second feature film with YRF and Ali Abbas Zafar, and the film is presently on the floor. And now we have learnt that Ahaan's next after the Ali Abbas Zafar directorial will be a twisted love story with Saiyaara director Mohit Suri. "Mohit Suri was initially looking to make an older guy and younger girl love story. But when the logistics didn't work out, he decided to redesign the project for his leading hero Ahaan Panday. The script organically flew to perfection, and gave Mohit the wings to come up with a rather twisted love story," a trade source shared with Bollywood Hungama on anonymity. The source promises that this isn't a project designed to capitalise on the popularity of Saiyaara. "If YRF wanted to cash in on Saiyaara, they would have made Saiyaara 2. This is a rather twisted love story of jilted lovers, and in a space very different from Saiyaara. Ahaan is excited to reunite with his mentor - Mohit Suri, under the production of Aditya Chopra. "While a portal reported about the collaboration, this article serves as an additional update on the plot and world of the fi... #love_story #Aneet_Padda #Mohit_Suri #Abbas_Zafar #Ali_Abbas #Ahaan_Panday #Ahaan #Panday #twisted_love #Saiyaara
Viineet Kumar Singh to play antagonist in Aneet Padda starrer Shakti Shalini In a significant casting development for Maddock Films’ expanding horror-comedy universe, Viineet Kumar Singh has reportedly been roped in to play the primary antagonist in Shakti Shalini. The film marks the sixth installment in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU), which includes titles such as Stree, Bhediya, Munjya, Stree 2, and Thamma. Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, who previously helmed Munjya and Thamma, the upcoming project is expected to take the franchise forward with a comparatively darker tone. While specific plot details have not been officially disclosed, reports suggest that Viineet’s character will be portrayed as a “dark and gritty” force, positioned as a major challenge to the film’s central protagonist. Actor Aneet Padda has been cast in the titular role, marking her entry into the Maddock universe. The casting follows her recent rise in visibility after her performance in Saiyaara (2025), directed by Mohit Suri. Her character, Shakti Shalini, was first introduced to audiences in a post-credits sequence of Thamma during last year’s Diwali release, where she was described through the titles “The Protector, The Destroyer, and The Mother of All. ”The film will also feature Vishal Jethwa in a key role, marking a reunion with Aneet Padda after their collaboration in Salaam Venky (2022). Their pairing is expected to contribute to the emotional narrative within the film’s supernat... #Kumar_Singh #Kumar #Aneet_Padda #Shakti_Shalini #play_antagonist #Viineet_Kumar #Maddock_Films’ #Films’_expanding #primary_antagonist #Maddock_universe
Aneet Padda to headline Madhubala biopic? Here's what we know! Speculation around a biopic on legendary screen icon Madhubala has been circulating online, with a recent Filmfare report claiming that Aneet Padda would portray the iconic star in the film. However, industry sources have now firmly dismissed these claims. An industry source clarified that the reports linking Aneet Padda to a Madhubala biopic are completely unfounded. “There is absolutely no truth to the reports currently circulating about Aneet Padda being cast in a Madhubala biopic. The claims are completely baseless,” the source said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bollywood Hungama🎥 (@realbollywoodhungama) The rumours had sparked conversation among film enthusiasts given Madhubala’s timeless legacy as one of Indian cinema’s most celebrated stars. However, the source reiterated that the current reports associating Aneet Padda with the project are purely speculative and that no such development is currently underway. Also Read: Madhubala biopic: The late star’s sister serves legal notice to Sony Pictures; says she is ‘anxiously waiting for some progress or update’ on the film... #Aneet_Padda #biopic #Madhubala #icon_Madhubala #Madhubala_biopic #Padda #Aneet #headline_Madhubala #source #Filmfare_report
Vishal Jethwa joins Salaam Venky co-star Aneet Padda’s Shakti Shalini: Report Rising stars Aneet Padda and Vishal Jethwa are set to share the screen once again in the upcoming horror-comedy Shakti Shalini, part of the expanding Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU). The casting update comes soon after the announcement of the project and ahead of its scheduled shoot, which is expected to begin in March 2026. Shakti Shalini marks another collaboration for the duo after their earlier work together in Salaam Venky (2022), a film that brought attention to both actors with strong, grounded performances, and later in Saiyaara, which contributed to Aneet’s rise in mainstream cinema. According to a report by India Today, Vishal Jethwa — who earned widespread notice for his role in Homebound — will play Aneet’s romantic partner in the film. The report further stated that the film is scheduled to start filming in March and is planned for release at the end of the yearShakti Shalini first came into public view through an end-credits announcement in the film Thamma, signalling the next instalment within the horror-comedy slate. Set within the evolving genre universe that blends elements of humour with horror, the project has already begun generating industry interest. The upcoming movie will see fans revisiting the chemistry between Aneet and Vishal — a pairing that has been noted since their first collaboration. Their reunion on screen is expected to bring a fresh dynamic, particular... #Aneet_Padda #Shakti_Shalini #Vishal_Jethwa #Rising_stars #expanding_Maddock #Salaam_Venky #Maddock_Horror #Horror_Comedy #Comedy_Universe #Report_Rising
