Aneet Padda starrer Shakti Shalini may not clash with Shah Rukh Khan starrer King; makers eyeing for March release, reveals report
Maddock Films' Shakti Shalini, the next entry in Dinesh Vijan's Horror Comedy Universe, is reportedly changing its release plans. The film, which marks Aneet Padda's entry into the franchise, was earlier planned for December 2026 and would have clashed with Shah Rukh Khan's mega-budget King. According to recent developments, the makers are now reconsidering that window. The horror comedy is now expected to arrive a few months earlier than planned, with a theatrical debut being eyed for the first quarter of 2027, around March. Explaining the thinking behind the move, a source told Mid-day, "The movie not only introduces a new character in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe but is also headlined by a young star. The makers initially felt Christmas 2026 would be the right date because Shakti Shalini is no less than a festival offering for the banner. But since this is Aneet's second theatrical release after the blockbuster Saiyaara [2025], they also felt it was i...