Mumbai: In a major development for cinephiles, producer Dinesh Vijan and director Laxman Utekar are set to reunite for their next film, ‘Eetha’, with Shraddha Kapoor leading the cast in a powerful author-backed role.
The upcoming project marks the latest collaboration between Vijan and Utekar following the blockbuster success of ‘Chhaava’. The film has already emerged as one of the most anticipated releases on the horizon.
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh confirmed the development through a post on his X handle.
#Xclusiv… DINESH VIJAN – LAXMAN UTEKAR REUNITE: SHRADDHA KAPOOR STARS IN ‘EETHA’ – RELEASE DATE LOCKED… Following the blockbuster success of #Chhaava, Dinesh Vijan and Laxman Utekar reunite for #Eetha – a bold and emotionally charged film that features #ShraddhaKapoor in a… pic.twitter.com/QkxnglsP0d
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) June 8, 2026
“DINESH VIJAN – LAXMAN UTEKAR REUNITE: SHRADDHA KAPOOR STARS IN ‘EETHA’ – RELEASE DATE LOCKED… Following the blockbuster success of #Chhaava, Dinesh Vijan and Laxman Utekar reunite for #Eetha – a bold and emotionally charged film that features #ShraddhaKapoor in a powerful, author-backed role. The release date has been locked: 28 Aug 2026 [#RakshaBandhan]. The film also features #RandeepHooda and #MohdZeeshanAyyub in pivotal roles,” he wrote.
Joining Kapoor in the cast are Randeep Hooda and Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, both of whom will portray pivotal characters in the narrative.
Produced under the Maddock Films banner, ‘Eetha’ marks a highly anticipated collaboration between Shraddha Kapoor and the successful filmmaker duo of Dinesh Vijan and Laxman Utekar.
The announcement has generated interest among moviegoers, particularly following the success of ‘Chhaava’, which strengthened the creative partnership between the producer and director.
The makers have also officially locked the film’s release date. ‘Eetha’ is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on August 28, 2026. The release has been strategically planned to coincide with the Raksha Bandhan holiday weekend.
With Shraddha Kapoor taking on a powerful author-backed role and a supporting cast featuring Randeep Hooda and Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, the film is expected to be one of Maddock Films’ major releases in 2026.
