Eetha

Eetha
Theatrical release poster
Directed byLaxman Utekar
Written byKshitij Patwardhan
Laxman Utekar
Produced by
Dialogues byKshitij Patwardhan
Starring
CinematographyAkash Agrawal
Edited byManish Pradhan
Music byAjay–Atul
Production
companies
Distributed byPVR Inox Pictures
Release date
  • 4 December 2026 (2026-12-04)
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Eetha is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language biographical film directed by Laxman Utekar, who also co-produced with Dinesh Vijan and Karishma Sharma under Maddock Films and Kathputli Creations. It stars Shraddha Kapoor in the titular role as the Tamasha and Lavani artist Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar, alongside Randeep Hooda, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Siddharth Jadhav, Ishtiyak Khan and Anant Joshi.

The film is scheduled to release in theatres on 4 December 2026. This film marks the 2nd last appearance of Nana Patekar following his death. The film draws inspiration from incidents documented in the Marathi book Tamasha: Vithabaichya Ayushyacha.

Cast

Production

Filming

Principal photography commenced in November 2025 and was completed in May 2026, The film was shot in places across Bhor and Pune.

Music

The film's music is composed by Ajay-Atul.

Release

Eetha is scheduled to be released on 4 December 2026. Initially, the film's was originally scheduled to release on 28 August 2026, but it was postponed due to avoid clash with Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 and Toxic.

Distribution

Jio Studios was originally reported to be the Indian distributor for Eetha, but pulled out of a distribution deal in late October 2026. Shortly after, PVR Inox Pictures acquired distribution rights to the film for ₹80–90 crore.

References

  1. ↑ "'Eetha' teaser: Shraddha Kapoor plays Lavani dancer in Laxman Utekar directorial". The Hindu. 23 June 2026. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  2. ↑ "Eetha teaser: Shraddha Kapoor as Vithabai dances after giving birth, turns into a legend". The Indian Express. 23 June 2026. Retrieved 9 July 2026.
  3. ↑ "Shraddha Kapoor's Eetha movie: The real-life story of Vithabai Narayangaonkar, the fearless Lavani and Tamasha icon who rose from struggle to legend". The Economic Times. 25 June 2026. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 9 July 2026.
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  6. ↑ "Nana Patekar passes away: Veteran actor's last rites to be held at his Pune farmhouse; breathed his last in Goa". The Times of India. 8 October 2026. Retrieved 8 October 2026.
  7. ↑ "'I Had A Muscle Tear While Dancing': Shraddha Kapoor On Playing A Lavani Dancer In Eetha". NDTV. Retrieved 1 November 2026.
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  9. ↑ "Ulka Gupta to be Seen in Eetha". NDTV. Retrieved 9 July 2026.
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  15. ↑ Urmimala Banerjee (29 June 2026). "Shraddha Kapoor-Ulka Gupta Dance-off In 'Eetha' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety India. Retrieved 20 July 2026.
  16. ↑ "Eetha New Release Date Out: Shraddha Kapoor Film Postponed To December, Avoids Clash With Khosla Ka Ghosla 2". News 18. 11 August 2026. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  17. ↑ "BOLLYWOOD NEWS SCOOP: Salman Khan and Jio Studios strategise December 4 release for Maatrubhumi against Eetha; distribution battle intensifies". Bollywood Hungama. 6 November 2026. Retrieved 10 November 2026.
  18. ↑ "Shraddha Kapoor's Eetha Scores Whopping Rs 90 Crore Deal With PVR INOX: Report". NDTV. 2 November 2026. Retrieved 2 November 2026.
  19. ↑ "SCOOP: PVR Inox Pictures bets BIG on Shraddha Kapoor's Eetha with Rs. 80 cr deal; eyes long term association with Maddock Films for Stree 3, Mahavatar, Shakti Shalini". Bollywood Hungama. 7 November 2026. Retrieved 10 November 2026.