Cinema VinesIn a recent announcement, the makers of the Shraddha Kapoor‑starrer biopic Eetha have confirmed a new theatrical release date: 4 December 2026. The film, directed by Laxman Utekar and produced by Dinesh Vijan, Laxman Utekar and Karishma Sharma under the banners of Maddock Films and Kathputli Creations, will finally hit Indian cinemas on that date, ending months of speculation over its schedule.
Originally slated for 28 August, the film’s release was postponed after the producers weighed the merits of an earlier or later launch. The decision to shift the date was made public after the teaser broke viewership records, prompting the team to issue an official statement. In the release note, the makers highlighted the film’s promise to bring a “spirited new story” to the big screen this December, and added a playful tagline: “Paan mein paan chakhna ho toh meetha! Aur toofan ko nachte dekhna ho toh…EETHA!”
At its core, Eetha chronicles the life of Vithabai Narayangaonkar, a celebrated Marathi Tamasha and Lavani performer who rose from modest beginnings to become a revered folk theatre icon. Shraddha Kapoor will portray the eponymous Eetha Bai, supported by Randeep Hooda and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub in key roles. This project marks the first collaboration between Kapoor and director Utekar, as well as another partnership between producer Vijan and Utekar, who previously worked together on films such as Luka Chuppi, Mimi, Zara Hatke Zara Bachke and Chhaava.
The musical score will be crafted by the acclaimed duo Ajay‑Atul, whose compositions are expected to complement the film’s cultural backdrop. With its focus on a significant figure from Maharashtra’s folk theatre tradition, Eetha is poised to offer audiences a blend of biographical drama and vibrant performance, all set for a December 4, 2026 release.
