Oct 30, 2026 2:16pm IST
‘Eetha’ Trailer: Shraddha Kapoor Explores The Price Of Fame And Survival In The World Of Lavani
The trailer of “Eetha” offers a first look at Shraddha Kapoor as Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar, the celebrated Lavani and Tamasha performer whose life forms the basis of Laxman Utekar’s biographical drama. Set against the world of Maharashtra’s folk theatre, the film follows a woman who made her mark in an art form traditionally shaped by demanding performance circuits, social hierarchies and the struggle for recognition.
The trailer moves between the spectacle of the stage and the circumstances surrounding Vithabai’s life away from it. Lavani performances, elaborate costumes and the energy of Tamasha provide the visual setting, but the focus gradually shifts to the woman behind the performer. It hints at the challenges of sustaining a career in a demanding folk tradition, the personal costs of her ambition and her determination to establish an identity through her art. Shraddha’s portrayal also calls for a physical performance, with the trailer placing considerable emphasis on the movement and expressive vocabulary associated with Lavani.
Randeep Hooda plays Anna Sawant Merchant, Vithabai’s husband. The supporting cast includes Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Anant Joshi, Siddharth Jadhav, Akshara Singh and Ulka Gupta. While the trailer establishes the central characters and the cultural setting, it leaves several details of the film’s narrative under wraps.
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Vithabai Narayangaonkar remains an important figure in Maharashtra’s Tamasha and Lavani traditions. Her life and work offer the film an opportunity to examine not only the history of a prominent performer but also the conditions in which women artists built careers in folk entertainment. How the film negotiates the distinction between celebrating her legacy and depicting the difficulties that shaped it will be central to its eventual reception.
“Eetha” marks another collaboration between Shraddha and Maddock Films, following the “Stree” franchise. Utekar has previously worked with the production house on “Mimi” and “Zara Hatke Zara Bachke”. His most recent directorial venture was “Chhaava”.
The film’s music has been composed by Ajay-Atul, while Kshitij Patwardhan has written the screenplay. It is produced by Dinesh Vijan, Laxman Utekar and Karishma Sharma under Maddock Films and Kathputli Creations.
“Eetha” is scheduled to release in theatres on December 4, 2026.
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