The much-awaited Eetha Official Trailer has been released, offering audiences a fascinating glimpse into the life of legendary Marathi Lavani and Tamasha performer Vithabai Narayangaonkar. Featuring Shraddha Kapoor in a striking new avatar alongside Randeep Hooda, the upcoming Hindi biographical drama celebrates artistic passion, cultural heritage and the extraordinary determination of a woman who made her mark in Maharashtra's traditional entertainment industry.
Directed by Laxman Utekar and produced by Dinesh Vijan, Laxman Utekar and Karishma Sharma, Eetha combines emotional storytelling with the vibrant music, dance and theatrical traditions of Maharashtra.
The film is scheduled to release in cinemas on 4 December 2026.
Eetha Official Trailer: A Glimpse Into a Remarkable Life
The Eetha Official Trailer introduces viewers to a world where colourful stage performances, traditional music and public admiration exist alongside personal struggles and difficult choices.
At the centre of the narrative is Vithabai Narayangaonkar, a performer whose dedication to Lavani and Tamasha helped establish her as an important figure in Maharashtra's folk culture.
Shraddha Kapoor's transformation into the legendary artist is one of the trailer's biggest attractions. Dressed in traditional Maharashtrian costumes, she embodies the energy, confidence and emotional complexity associated with the character.
Randeep Hooda also features prominently, adding another dimension to the film's exploration of relationships and personal conflict.
Rather than presenting folk entertainment simply as a colourful backdrop, the trailer suggests that the film will examine the lives of the performers themselves—their ambitions, vulnerabilities, sacrifices and relentless commitment to their craft.
Eetha Movie Story: Inspired by Vithabai Narayangaonkar
Eetha draws inspiration from the life of Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar, a celebrated figure in Maharashtra's traditional performing arts.
Vithabai became known for her powerful stage presence and dedication to Tamasha, a folk-theatre tradition that combines storytelling, music, dance and dramatic entertainment.
Her journey was shaped by artistic achievement as well as personal hardship. Performing in a demanding entertainment environment required resilience, especially for women who often faced social prejudice and financial uncertainty.
Through Vithabai's experiences, Eetha seeks to highlight the human story behind a celebrated performer and introduce contemporary audiences to an important chapter of Indian cultural history.
Eetha Cast and Characters
The film features an ensemble of established actors who bring together experience from Hindi and regional cinema.
Shraddha Kapoor as Vithabai Narayangaonkar (Eetha Bai): Plays the central character, a celebrated Lavani and Tamasha artist whose life, artistic achievements and personal struggles form the foundation of the film.
Randeep Hooda as Anna Sawant Merchant: Portrays an important figure in Vithabai's personal life, with the character contributing to the film's emotional and relationship-driven narrative.
Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub: Appears in a supporting role. His character's name and complete background have not yet been officially disclosed.
Siddharth Jadhav: Features in the ensemble cast, bringing his experience in Marathi and Hindi entertainment to the film. His character details remain undisclosed.
Ishtiyak Khan: Plays a supporting character whose name and specific involvement in the story have not been confirmed.
Anant Joshi: Joins the supporting cast. Further information about his character is awaited.
Shraddha Kapoor's Transformation Is a Major Highlight
Shraddha Kapoor's portrayal of Vithabai marks an interesting addition to her filmography. Known for her performances across romantic dramas, comedies and horror-comedies, the actress takes on a character rooted in India's folk-performance history.
Portraying a Lavani artist requires more than conventional dance movements. It involves understanding the rhythm, expressions, body language and theatrical energy associated with traditional Maharashtrian performances.
The trailer places considerable emphasis on these elements, with elaborate costumes, expressive dance sequences and stage settings helping establish the period and cultural environment.
Her performance will be central to how convincingly the film communicates Vithabai's artistic achievements and emotional experiences.
Music and Choreography Celebrate Maharashtra's Folk Traditions
Music and dance are expected to be essential elements of Eetha's storytelling.
The film's music is composed by the celebrated duo Ajay–Atul, while Amitabh Bhattacharya has written the lyrics. Vaibhavi Merchant serves as Director of Choreography, supported by additional choreography from Tejaswi Shetty, Ashish Patil and Ronie Chouhan.
Lavani is traditionally associated with powerful rhythms, expressive singing and energetic dance performances. Its presentation requires careful attention to musical arrangements, costume design and performance techniques.
With an experienced creative team involved, Eetha has the opportunity to present these traditions to a wider cinematic audience while maintaining their cultural significance.
Eetha Movie – Complete Cast and Crew
The following production credits are taken from the official trailer published by Maddock Films.
Star Cast
Shraddha Kapoor
Randeep Hooda
Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub
Siddharth Jadhav
Ishtiyak Khan
Anant Joshi
Direction, Production and Writing
Produced by: Dinesh Vijan, Laxman Utekar, Karishma Sharma
Directed by: Laxman Utekar
Story & Screenplay by: Kshitij Patwardhan, Laxman Utekar
Dialogue by: Kshitij Patwardhan
Co-Producer: Sharada Karki Jalota
Executive Producer: Murshid Akhtar
Line Producer: Farhan Khan
Music, Lyrics and Choreography
Music by: Ajay Atul
Lyrics: Amitabh Bhattacharya
Director of Choreography: Vaibhavi Merchant
Additional Choreography: Tejaswi Shetty, Ashish Patil, Ronie Chouhan
Music on: Universal Music
Cinematography, Production Design and Costumes
Director of Photography: Akash Agrawal
Production Design: Subrata Chakraborty, Amit Ray
Associate Production Designer: Dilip Rokade
Costume Designer: Sheetal Iqbal Sharma
Hair & Makeup Designer: Shrikant Desai
Look Designer (Shraddha Kapoor): Preetisheel Singh D’Souza
Look Designer (Randeep Hooda): Renuka Pillai
Direction and Action Team
Associate Director: Eeshaan Roy
Chief Assistant Director: Priyam Gupta
Director’s Assistant: Akash Chaudhary
Action Director: Parvez Shaikh
Casting by: Anti Casting
Sound, Editing and Post-Production
Sound Designer: Bishwadeep Chatterjee
On Location Sound: Samant Lakra
Editor: Manish Pradhan
Post Production: The Post Co
DI: Redefine
DI Colorist: Ashirwad Hadkar (I.S.C)
Re-Recording Mixer: Justin Jose Cas
VFX Motion: Majix FX
Creative VFX Supervisor: Rajiev Rajasekharan
Publicity and Visual Promotions
Publicity Design: Himanshu & Rahul Nanda (H-One)
Visual Promotions: Just Rights Studioz NX
