It features elaborate stage performances.
The trailer for Eetha, starring Shraddha Kapoor, was unveiled on October 30, 2026.
Shraddha plays renowned Marathi folk performer Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar in this biographical drama.
The film is directed by Laxman Utekar, known for his work in Hindi cinema.
It marks Shraddha’s return to the big screen after the success of Stree 2.
Eetha is scheduled to release in theatres on December 4, 2026.
The film was initially slated for an August 2026 release but was later postponed.
The trailer offers a glimpse into Vithabai’s journey from humble beginnings to celebrated fame.
She went on to become one of the most celebrated names in Maharashtra’s folk theatre tradition.
The trailer is set against the vibrant cultural backdrop of the state of Maharashtra.
It features elaborate stage performances, music and dance throughout its runtime.
It also touches upon the personal struggles and challenges that shaped her life.
Shraddha plays an artist whose life revolved around performance, dance and her passion for the stage.
The trailer highlights both her artistic achievements and her personal battles along the way.
Lavani is a traditional dance form of Maharashtra, known for its energetic movements and expressive style.
Tamasha, meanwhile, is a folk theatre tradition that brings together music, dance, storytelling and performance.
Vithabai made a significant contribution to both art forms during her long career.
She earned widespread recognition for her work in preserving and popularising these traditions.
The film also features Randeep Hooda and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub in pivotal roles.
Hooda’s first look poster introduced him as Anna Sawant Merchant, who is Vithabai’s husband.
The supporting cast includes Anant Joshi, Siddharth Jadhav, Akshara Singh and Ulka Gupta, among others.
Kshitij Patwardhan has penned the film for the big screen.
Eetha is produced by Dinesh Vijan, Laxman Utekar and Karishma Sharma.
It is being made under the banners of Maddock Films and Kathputli Creations.
The music is composed by the popular duo Ajay Atul for the film.
Akash Agrawal has handled the cinematography, bringing the world of Vithabai to life on screen.
The music is expected to be central to the film’s recreation of Lavani and Tamasha traditions.
Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar lived from 1935 to 2002 during her remarkable life.
She was born in Pandharpur and began performing at a very young age.
She eventually earned the title of ‘Tamasha Samradni’, which means the ‘Empress of Tamasha’.
Through Shraddha’s portrayal, the film revisits the life and legacy of this extraordinary artist.
She played a significant role in preserving Maharashtra’s folk performance traditions for future generations.
Her story now reaches a wider audience through the medium of mainstream cinema.
Fans of Shraddha Kapoor are eagerly awaiting her transformation into this iconic folk performer.
The trailer has already generated considerable curiosity ahead of the film’s December 2026 release.
