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
Anil Kapoor in talks to play antagonist in Jr NTR starrer Dragon, release may be delayed: Report The much-anticipated Dragon, starring Jr NTR and directed by Prashanth Neel, continues to generate interest as new developments emerge around its casting and production timeline. According to a report by Mid-Day, Anil Kapoor is currently in talks to join the film as its primary antagonist. While there has been no official confirmation from the makers, the report suggests that discussions are underway. The actor and director were also spotted in Mumbai recently, where they are believed to have met for preparatory conversations related to the project. The same report indicates that the film’s release could be pushed to late 2026 to better align with its scale. Dragon was initially slated for a June 2026 release. Interestingly, earlier this year, in January, Anil Kapoor had hinted at his association with the project. Sharing the film’s poster on Instagram Stories, he wrote, “One has landed…the rest two are lining up… #Dragon. ” He had also indicated that he and Jr NTR would be collaborating on another project as well, marking their third collaboration. The film features Rukmini Vasanth as the female lead and has been mounted as a large-scale action entertainer. Recent reports have also pointed towards possible changes in the film’s creative direction. As per a source cited by Bollywood Hungama, Jr NTR is keen on refining the film further. “NTR wants Dragon to succeed at any cos... #Kapoor #Anil #Anil_Kapoor #Prashanth_Neel #production_timeline #generate_interest #developments_emerge #play_antagonist #NTR_starrer #NTR
