First Glimpse Of Aneet Padda's Shakti Shalini To Premiere With Thamma - Report

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Diwali box office just got even more exciting! Maddock Films is all set to treat audiences with a double dose of entertainment this festive season. Alongside the highly anticipated release of Thamma, viewers will get the first-ever glimpse of Dinesh Vijan’s superhero spectacle, Shakti Shalini, starring Aneet Padda. The announcement video will officially premiere with every Thamma screening across India, making it a true festival special for moviegoers.

Aneet Padda in Shakti Shalini

As per reports, this special reveal marks the formal introduction of Aneet Padda in the titular role. Earlier, Bollywood Hungama reported that Aneet had replaced Kiara Advani in the ambitious superhero franchise after a major creative pivot by the makers. Sources revealed that Aneet’s strong performance in Saiyaara had deeply impressed Dinesh Vijan, who saw her as the perfect fit to lead this modern mythological saga.The Shakti Shalini announcement video, which will accompany Thamma, is said to showcase Aneet’s powerful transformation into a contemporary superhero, blending vulnerability with fierce strength. The visuals reportedly tease her origin arc, offering a glimpse into the emotional depth and grandeur of the story without giving away plot details.

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Maddock Films has maintained secrecy about the project for months, refusing to confirm or deny rumours. However, attaching the teaser to a massive release like Thamma signals the studio’s growing confidence in its expanding cinematic universe and its commitment to building India’s next big heroine-led franchise.With Thamma starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna already touted as a genre-bending Diwali blockbuster, the simultaneous unveiling of Shakti Shalini ensures fireworks both on and off the screen. For Aneet Padda, this moment marks not just a breakout role but the birth of a new on-screen icon, one ready to redefine the Indian superhero landscape.