Maddock Films is rearranging its holiday release calendar. The upcoming supernatural thriller Shakti Shalini, starring Aneet Padda, is reportedly vacating its scheduled December 24 theatrical debut.
The production is pivoting toward a new release window in the first half of January 2027. The shift avoids a direct box-office collision with Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone’s highly anticipated action feature, King.
Shakti Shalini is the next chapter in the expanding Maddock Horror Comedy Universe. The narrative draws heavily from Bengali folklore and mythology, focusing on the eternal conflict between divine justice and a vengeful female ghost. Padda takes on dual roles in the project. She portrays “Shakti”, a symbol of protection drawing parallels to Goddess Kali, and “Shalini”, the sinister supernatural entity, in a story steeped in Bengali folklore that will now premiere in January 2027.
The film is currently in its final stages of production after vacating its original December 24 release date to avoid the Christmas frame.
The exact date in January 2027 remains unfinalized. Industry sources suggest the release strategy depends on the scheduling of another Bollywood project, Cocktail 2, which features Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna. Both films are positioning themselves in the early 2027 theatrical window.