Shakti Shalini (2025)

August 23, 2025

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Shakti Shalini (2025) – When Folklore Meets Supernatural Humor

Shakti Shalini - Announcement Teaser | Akshay Kumar, Kiara Advani | Dinesh  Vijan | Maddock Films

Cast & Crew
Kiara Advani stars as Shakti Shalini, marking her first collaboration with Maddock Films and is expected to bring a powerful yet vulnerable image
Director Ajitpal Singh, who is behind the Tabbar series, is believed to bring a unique and profound perspective to the horror-comedy genre
The film, produced by Dinesh Vijan, is the fifth installment in the Maddock-produced folk-horror-comedy universe

Shakti Shalini (2025) - Announcement Teaser | Akshay Kumar, Kiara Advani |  Dinesh Vijan | Maddock

Release Date & Production Location
Shakti Shalini is scheduled to officially hit theaters on December 31, 2025, right at the end of the year to make a special mark
The filming will begin around April–May 2025, with real-life locations currently being surveyed in the Chambal River region to enhance authenticity and the distinctive spiritual atmosphere

Kiara Advani Joins the Horror Universe to Headline Shakti Shalini

Style & theme
The film is a harmonious combination of humor, horror and folk legend, promising to bring a new story but still maintain the spirit of the famous Maddock universe
With the ambition to create a unique setting, Shakti Shalini will bring a fresh breeze to the film genre combining supernatural elements and social satire.

Kiara Advani Set To Lead Maddock's Shakti Shalini, Expected To Go On Floors  Around April-May 2025 - More Details Inside!

The teaser announced that the film has just revealed a dark atmosphere mixed with a bit of supernatural and emphasized that Kiara Advani was invited to take on the main role.

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Why is it noteworthy?
Kiara Advani’s return in a lead role that audiences have never seen before brings attention and high expectations
Director Ajitpal Singh, who is famous for his psychological storytelling, promises to deepen the comedy-horror color of the Maddock universe
The opening of a new supernatural universe, following the success of predecessors such as Stree, Bhediya, Munjya, laying the foundation for future blockbusters with folk-mystery themes

Summary
Shakti Shalini (2025) is not just a regular horror-comedy, but a promising new beginning for the unique supernatural universe of Maddock Films. With the leadership of Kiara Advani, the magical folk setting, and a dedicated director like Ajitpal Singh, the film will definitely rekindle the flame of humor and horror in the hearts of audiences at the end of the year.