Shraddha Kapoor is stepping into one of the most ambitious roles of her career with Eetha, and the newly unveiled trailer makes it clear that Maddock Films is backing a striking shift in her screen image. Released on October 30, 2026, the trailer introduces Kapoor as Eetha Bai, a character inspired by legendary Lavani and Tamasha artist Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar, in a world shaped by performance, defiance and emotional intensity.
The first look leans into drama and texture just as much as spectacle. Set against the pulse of Lavani, the trailer frames Eetha as the story of a woman who pushed through convention and hardship to create an enduring legacy. With vivid staging, music-led storytelling and a fierce central performance, the film arrives as a clear departure from Kapoor’s recent mainstream comic and romantic space.
Maddock Unveils Its Latest Musical Drama
Maddock Films and Kathputli Creations have presented Eetha as a sweeping musical drama directed by Laxman Utekar. The Hindi biographical film stars Shraddha Kapoor in the titular role, with Randeep Hooda, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Anant Joshi, Siddharth Jadhav and Ishtiyak Khan rounding out the cast.
Speaking about the film, producer Dinesh Vijan said, “One of the most exciting things about cinema is that every once in a while, you come across a story so extraordinary that you wonder why the world doesn’t already know about it. For me, Eetha was one of those stories.”
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Shraddha Kapoor said, “It’s a story about a woman whose art, courage and individuality make her unforgettable. The more Laxman sir told me about the character, the more I felt connected to her world. Playing this role has been an incredibly exciting experience, and I am thrilled for audiences to discover her journey on the big screen. This is also my grand reunion with Maddock Films after we made magic with Stree and Stree 2, which is thrilling to say the least. The entire team has put in so much hard work, and I cannot wait for audiences to experience the world of Eetha.”
Laxman Utekar Frames A Different World
Director Laxman Utekar said, “After the blockbuster success of Chhaava, which became a mega cinematic spectacle, I wanted to take audiences into a completely different world with EETHA. While the two films are vastly different in their settings, both are rooted in the extraordinary strength of their central characters. EETHA is the story of an artist who became a legacy. We have brought together authenticity, emotion and scale to create a cinematic experience that audiences can truly immerse themselves in.”
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That emphasis on character strength and immersion also sharpens the conversation around Kapoor’s current phase as a star, because Eetha is not just another headline release. It is a role built around transformation, rhythm and lived-in emotional weight.
Shraddha Kapoor’s Recent And Upcoming Work
After the massive visibility of Stree 2 in 2024 and the commercial success of Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar in 2023, Eetha places Kapoor in a far more rooted and performance-forward setting. Instead of leaning on familiar urban charm or franchise energy, the trailer asks her to carry a period-inflected biographical drama through body language, musicality and cultural specificity.
That is what gives this launch particular weight. At this point in her career, Kapoor does not need a reinvention for the sake of surprise, but Eetha still feels like a meaningful recalibration. The trailer presents her not as a star dropping into a role, but as the emotional centre of a film that wants audiences to meet an icon through struggle, art and presence.
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