SCOOP: Shraddha Kapoor-starrer Eetha won’t arrive on August 28; likely to be preponed or postponed
Here's the latest update from the Bollywood world:
A source told Bollywood Hungama , “The producers – Maddock Films – are wondering whether to prepone the rollout or postpone. However, it is clear that they don’t plan to bring the movie on the original rollout date – August 28. In a few days, they are expected to make an official announcement on the change of rollout date.”
Adding to this, Until last week, as many as 4 films were scheduled to rollout in the last week of August. The first movie to book the coveted slot was Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 . Like the much-loved first part, the sequel stars Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Ranvir Shorey, Parvin Dabas, Tara Sharma and others. Later, makers of The Vvan also opened up that they would arrive on the same date – August 28. Last week, the makers of the Sidharth Malhotra-Tamannaah Bhatia starrer opened up that the jungle adventure flick will now arrive in cinemas on September 25.
Meanwhile, On June 21, it was opened up that one of the year’s most-awaited films, Toxic: A Fairy Tale For Grown-Ups , would arrive in cinemas on Wednesday, August 26. With four films scheduled for the same week, it was widely expected that at least one or two of them would move, as such a crowded clash was unlikely.
Notably, The source shared, “There is chatter in the trade that the producers of Eetha want to avoid a clash with Toxic , and it may be a sensible decision. Both films are expected to be major box-office performers, while Eetha has the potential to enjoy an exceptional run in Maharashtra. In the event of a clash, the business of both films could get divided in this crucial market.”
As per the latest buzz, Eetha features Shraddha Kapoor in the role of legendary Marathi Tamasha artist Vithabai Narayangaonkar. Directed by Laxman Utekar of Chhaava (2025) fame, the movie also stars Randeep Hooda and Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub. It is produced by Dinesh Vijan of Maddock Films.
In further updates, It now remains to be seen whether Eetha ’s rollout will be advanced or pushed. If preponed, could it arrive during the Independence Day weekend? Another possibility is August 7, though Maddock Films’ Prahaar is currently scheduled for that date and may have to move to accommodate Eetha . If postponed, the movie could arrive sometime in September. For now, only time will tell which date the makers eventually choose.
Source: Bollywood Hungama