Viineet Kumar Singh to play antagonist in Aneet | Indian Movie News
In a vital casting development for Maddock Films’ increasing horror-comedy universe, Viineet Kumar Singh has reportedly been roped in to play the first antagonist in Shakti Shalini, according to Variety India. The movie marks the sixth installment in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU), which incorporates titles such as Stree, Bhediya, Munjya, Stree 2, and Thamma.
Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, who beforehand helmed Munjya and Thamma, the upcoming project is predicted to take the franchise ahead with a comparatively darker tone. While particular plot particulars haven’t been formally disclosed, reviews counsel that Viineet’s character can be portrayed as a “dark and gritty” drive, positioned as a major problem to the movie’s central protagonist.
Actor Aneet Padda has been solid in the titular position, marking her entry into the Maddock universe. The casting follows her current rise in visibility after her efficiency in Saiyaara (2025), directed by Mohit Suri. Her character, Shakti Shalini, was first launched to audiences in a post-credits sequence of Thamma during last yr’s Diwali release, where she was described through the titles “The Protector, The Destroyer, and The Mother of All.”
The movie will also characteristic Vishal Jethwa in a key position, marking a reunion with Aneet Padda after their collaboration in Salaam Venky (2022). Their pairing is predicted to contribute to the emotional narrative within the movie’s supernatural setting.
Viineet Kumar Singh, who has had a busy yr with initiatives such as Chhaava and Jaat, has reportedly already commenced capturing for Shakti Shalini with a schedule in Mumbai. The actor is predicted to take a short break to full his commitments for Dahaad Season 2 before resuming the next leg of filming in Madhya Pradesh in May.
Initially slated for a theatrical release on December 24, 2026, Shakti Shalini is at present the subject of release date hypothesis. With Shah Rukh Khan’s King also focusing on the Christmas window, industry reviews counsel that the makers could think about shifting the release to early 2027.
As the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe continues to broaden, Shakti Shalini is positioned as an important addition, introducing new characters while building on the interconnected narrative established by its predecessors.
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