Filmmaker Dinesh Vijan and director Laxman Utekar are set to team up once again for their new film, Eetha, following the success of their previous project, Chhaava. The highly anticipated biographical drama will star Shraddha Kapoor and is scheduled to hit theaters on August 28, 2026, just in time for the Raksha Bandhan holiday.
The announcement of the release date is a significant development for the film, which has been generating buzz since it was revealed that Shraddha would play the role of the iconic Marathi folk artist Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar. Eetha aims to tell a powerful and emotional story highlighting the life and achievements of this celebrated cultural figure. The film also features notable performances from Randeep Hooda and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub.
This project marks the first collaboration between Shraddha Kapoor and Laxman Utekar. While both have had successful histories with Maddock Films, they have mostly worked on different films until now. Their partnership in Eetha brings together their creative talents within the same production house.
For Shraddha, this film represents an important milestone in her career with Maddock Films. Known for her roles in popular horror-comedies, she is stepping into a new genre with this biographical role that promises to showcase her acting skills.
The film continues the fruitful collaboration between Dinesh Vijan and Laxman Utekar, who have worked together on several successful films, including Luka Chuppi, Mimi, and Zara Hatke Zara Bachke. The music for Eetha is being composed by the well-known duo Ajay-Atul, which adds to the excitement surrounding the release.
As Eetha prepares for its debut, it will face competition at the box office from Vvan, starring Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia, which is being produced by Balaji Telefilms and TVF. Fans are eager to see how these two films will perform against each other upon their release.
