EXCLUSIVE: Shakti Shalini goes on floors in January 2026; Amar Kaushik explains how Aneet Padda came on board, “We saw Saiyaara and knew that she perfectly…”

Before the audience sat down to watch the grand Diwali release, Thamma, they were treated to a 60-second-long announcement promo for Shakti Shalini. The film earlier starred Kiara Advani and there were reports that Aneet Padda of Saiyaara (2025) fame has replaced the former. The announcement teaser confirmed the speculations and also revealed that the next film of the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe will be out on December 24, 2026. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Amar Kaushik, the mentor of the universe and also the producer of Munjya (2024) and Thamma, opened up about this film. Earlier, the plan was to bring 2 more films of Maddock Horror Comedy Universe, namely Bhediya 2 and Chamunda, in cinemas in 2026. When asked if the plan remains or will Shakti Shalini be the sole release of the universe next year, Amar Kaushik said, “There might be just one film (from the universe in 2026). We feel that there should not be an overdose and we should not give too many films in...

Saif Ali Khan signs Maari director Balaji Mohan’s next Click Shankar for Junglee Pictures: Report

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan is on a signing spree. The actor has two projects in his line-up and reportedly has signed another project. Saif will join forces with Tamil filmmaker Balaji Mohan, known for Dhanush starrer Maari. The project will be bankrolled by Junglee Pictures.

As per a report in Peeping Moon, a source revealed, “Click Shankar is a brilliantly written, character-driven subject with a perfect blend of suspense, humour, and emotions. Saif perfectly fits the role and will add an essence of intrigue to the narrative with his sharp charisma and confidence. It’s a role unlike any Saif has played before, and there is no way he could have passed up the opportunity to be a part of this incredibly creative and ambitious project. Saif will begin shooting for this film in May.”

The report states that Click Shankar will follow the story of Shankar Rebeiro who embodies the complex duality of a witty yet troubled inspector grappling with hyperthymesia. This rare condition, a double-edged sword, ensures every moment is etched in his mind. The film becomes a cerebral journey as Shankar navigates a mystery that tests not only his deductive prowess but also confronts the haunting permanence of his past.

As Balaji Mohan makes his Hindi film debut, the screenplay is written by Binky Mendez and Balaji Mohan with Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta fame Karan Vyas set to pen dialogues. It is being envisioned as a franchise.

Meanwhile, Saif Ali Khan has two projects in the works - Devara Part 1 starring Jr. NTR and Janhvi Kapoor and Red Chillies Entertainment’s investigative drama Kartavya. ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Sriram Raghavan clarifies he didn’t reject Saif Ali Khan for Merry Christmas though the actor was upset: “He had liked the subject”



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