Ayushmann Khurrana expressed his excitement about Aneet Padda joining the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe with Shakti Shalini. The actor praised her for opting for a performance driven role following her successful debut in Saiyaara and welcomed his fellow Punjabi to the franchise.
Saiyaara star Aneet Padda is juggling college and cinema like a pro. The young actress will complete her B.A. Political Science final year exams in December and January before starting the shoot for Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Horror Comedy Universe film Shakti Shalini.
After his hit film Thamma, actor Ayushmann Khurrana officially welcomed Gen Z talent Aneet Padda into the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU) via his Instagram, following her announcement as the lead of Shakti Shalini.
Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films is exploring an AI-driven addition to its Horror Comedy Universe. The project is in early development stages alongside other exciting titles like Stree 3, Bhediya 2, Shakti Shalini, and Chamunda.
Amar Kaushik confirms Shakti Shalini starts shooting in Jan 2026 and will be the only horror-comedy universe film that year. He reveals why Aneet Padda was the perfect choice for the role.
The release date for Aneet Padda’s much-awaited horror-comedy, Shakti Shalini, is finally out. The film, which is part of the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe, is set to hit cinemas on December 24, 2026.
Maddock Films is set to reveal the first look of its superhero drama Shakti Shalini, starring Aneet Padda, with an exclusive announcement video attached to all screenings of Thamma this Diwali.
Kiara Advani is set to lead Maddock Films’ Shakti Shalini. This supernatural comedy will release on Dec 31. Filming begins in April-May.
Maddock Films is set to expand its horror-comedy universe with eight films, including Bhediya 2, Stree 3, and Thama, scheduled for release from 2025 to 2028.
