Shakti Shalini

🌟 Shakti Shalini – A Forgotten Yet Powerful Tale of Women, Courage & Vengeance

Indian cinema has produced countless stories of heroism, revolution and empowerment, but some films remain less talked about despite their strong themes. Shakti Shalini stands among those hidden gems—a film built on the foundation of women’s power, resilience, and the burning desire for justice. Laden with emotion, action, melodrama and a deep social message, Shakti Shalini deserves to be remembered for more than just its screen presence. It is a story that speaks to every woman who has ever fought back, risen again and reclaimed her strength.

🎬 What we know: Cast & Production

• The lead actor in Shakti Shalini is confirmed to be Aneet Padda (of Saiyaara fame). Filmfare+2India Today+2

• Earlier reports had suggested Kiara Advani might play the lead — but that was changed. MensXP+2Hindustan Times+2

• The film is being made under the banner of Maddock Films and is part of the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU). Wikipedia+2Filmfare+2

• The tentative production start (principal photography) is scheduled for January 2026. Wikipedia+1

• Release date is officially announced as 24 December 2026 (holiday/Christmas-time release) per recent announcements. Republic World+2Bollywood Hungama+2

So far: only the lead actress is publicly confirmed — details about supporting cast, director or full cast list have not yet been disclosed beyond “in discussions.” The Times of India+2District by Zomato+2

🌌 Context: Where Shakti Shalini Fits

• Shakti Shalini is part of the expanding Maddock Horror Comedy Universe — a series of interlinked horror/comedy-genre movies by Maddock Films. Wikipedia+2www.ndtv.com+2

• Previous entries in this universe include films like Munjya (2024). Wikipedia+1

• The idea is to build a connected “horror-comedy cinematic universe” akin to global film franchises — mixing supernatural themes, horror, comedy, and often folklore/legends. Moviefone+2PINKVILLA+2

• The announcement for Shakti Shalini — including Aneet Padda’s casting and release date — was made via a teaser video shown during the theatrical release of another MHCU film, Thamma. India TV News+2The Times of India+2

🖼 Poster / Visual — What You See

The poster above (or among the images shown) appears to be the official / first-look teaser poster for Shakti Shalini. It sets the tone for a horror-comedy / supernatural vibe — consistent with the style of other MHCU movies. As of now, this is the only publicly released visual, so the final theatrical poster or extended promo material might differ.

⚠️ What’s Not Known (Yet)

• Full cast list — apart from Aneet Padda, supporting cast and character details haven’t been released.

• Director / Crew info — while earlier reports linked a director name, nothing has been confirmed publicly. Some sources still call the directorial seat undecided. The Times of India+2The Times of India+2

• Plot details / characters — the official synopsis or storyline hasn’t been shared beyond the broad “horror-comedy” tag.