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Aneet Padda's Shakti Shalini announcement video details out - Here's when you can expect it

Aneet Padda is reportedly cast as the lead in Dinesh Vijan’s horror comedy Shakti Shalini after Saiyaara. Now, the announcement video is all set to be released.

Arpita Sarkar
Oct 20, 2025
Aneet Padda's Shakti Shalini announcement video details out - Here's when you can expect it

Aneet Padda

Aneet Padda is one of the most-talked-about actresses after her blockbuster debut film, Saiyaara. Following the mind-blowing success of Saiyaara, Aneet has signed Dinesh Vijan’s horror comedy Shakti Shalini. While fans are awaiting news about the film, a report mentioned details about Shakti Shalini's announcement video.

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Shakti Shalini announcement video

Bollywood Hungama reports that the official announcement video of Dinesh Vijan's upcoming superhero drama Shakti Shalini will premiere with every screening of Thamma. The video will feature Aneet Padda as she leads the film. The video is 51 seconds long, as per reports.

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The report also mentioned that the producers were impressed by Padda's dynamic performance in Saiyaara and decided that she would be the perfect choice for the female-led franchise in its growing film universe.

The makers of Shakti Shalini have kept the story details under wraps, but the announcement video is said to highlight Aneet Padda's transformation into a contemporary superhero, which signifies both vulnerability and indomitable strength.

Meanwhile, for the unversed, initially, Shakti Shalini was with Kiara Advani in the lead role, but she is no longer associated with the project due to undisclosed reasons by the makers.

About Thamma

Thamma is a Bollywood horror-comedy film starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. The plot revolves around a present-day historian, Alok (Khurrana), who accidentally awakens an ancient vampire, Yakshasan (Siddiqui), transforming himself and falling for a mysterious vampire named Tadaka (Mandanna) in a "bloody love story" set across different time periods. The film is the fifth instalment in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU) after Stree Stree 2, Bhediya, and Munjya.

Thamma will hit theaters on October 21.

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FAQs:

Q: Who is the lead actress in Shakti Shalini?

A: Reports suggest that Saiyaara breakout star Aneet Padda has been approached to play the lead in Shakti Shalini. However, Maddock Films has clarified that casting news is speculative and no official announcement has been made.

Q: Was Kiara Advani originally cast in Shakti Shalini?

A:Yes, Shakti Shalini was initially announced with Kiara Advani in the lead role, but she is no longer attached to the project for reasons undisclosed by the makers.

Q: Is Aneet Padda confirmed for Dinesh Vijan’s horror comedy universe?

A: While reports indicate Aneet Padda is set to join Shakti Shalini, Maddock Films has stated that casting reports around the project are speculative, and fans should wait for an official confirmation.

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