In July 2025, Aditya Chopra launched Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda to the world of showbiz with the Mohit Suri-directed Saiyaara. The movie turned a blockbuster, and introduced the arrival of two new stars to the world of cinema. Ever because the launch of Saiyaara, there was curiosity across the subsequent mission of the 2 leads. Whereas the thriller round Ahaan remains to be intact, Pinkvilla has solely learnt that Aneet Padda has signed on for the following chapter of Dinesh Vijan curated horror comedy universe.
In accordance with sources near the event, Aneet Padda will spearhead Shakti Shalini for Maddock and has already accomplished her look check for the movie. “Aneet Padda has been in discussions for Shakti Shalini for the final two months, as Dinesh Vijan was looking out to infuse his universe with new energies. He beloved Aneet’s work in Saiyaara, and has determined to mount the following chapter of horror comedy universe on her,” revealed a supply near the event.
Sources affirm that Aneet has already accomplished her look check and likewise a photoshoot for the movie, and the announcement is across the nook. “Shakti Shalini is anticipated to start in the direction of the top of 2025. Whereas the director’s identify has been stored beneath wraps for now, Dinesh Vijan is eager to rope in Aditya Sarpotdar (Munjya fame) for the half. Nevertheless, the ultimate name on course will taken in a fortnight,” the supply added. Ajitpal Singh (Tabbar fame) can also be in rivalry to direct the characteristic movie.
We hear, a number of actors had been within the race to spearhead Shakti Shalini, but it surely’s Aneet who has made it to the end line. For these unaware, Shakti Shalini was as soon as introduced with Kiara Advani in lead, nonetheless, the actress is now not doing the movie for causes finest identified to the stakeholders. Speaking of the horror comedy universe, Dinesh Vijan is at the moment gearing up for the discharge of Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna-led Thama on Diwali. Shakti Shalini would observe Thama. That’s not all. There’s additionally Chamunda within the pipeline with Alia Bhatt within the lead. The movie takes off in Could 2026, as soon as Alia is completed together with her commitments on the Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed Love and Warfare. Keep tuned to Pinkvilla for extra updates!
Observe: The speculations of the information received out on Reddit a day again, and the writer is now posting a affirm replace on the identical. The writer was holding on to the information for the final 7 days and the preliminary plan was to publish it after the Shraddh interval.
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