‘Shakti Shalini’ shoot to kickstart in January 2026; Amar Kaushik reveals they roped Aneet Padda after watching ‘Saiyaara’

Before Diwali’s ‘Thamma’, a promo for ‘Shakti Shalini’ introduced Aneet Padda as lead, replacing Kiara Advani. Scheduled for December 24, 2026, it’s the only Maddock Horror Comedy Universe film next year. Director is undecided. Filming starts January. Amar Kaushik aims to explore pure horror outside the comedy universe.