Actress Aneet Padda, who entered Bollywood with the film Saiyara, is in the news these days. Recently he has signed Maddock Horror Universe’s next film ‘Shakti Shalini’. This film is being considered an important link in taking the horror universe forward after ‘Thama’. These days the shooting of the film is going on and the makers are planning to release it in December 2026. For Anit, this project is considered to be the biggest step in his career so far.

New hero will enter Shakti Shalini
Now a big news has come out regarding ‘Shakti Shalini’. According to reports, the makers have signed a new actor for this film who will be seen opposite Anit Padda. After this news, the excitement about the film has increased further. Maddock Horror Universe is already popular among the fans due to its different story and characters, in such a situation the new casting has created an atmosphere.

Fresh pair of Vishal Jethwa and Aneet Padda
According to the report of Mid-Day, actor Vishal Jethwa will be seen romancing with Anit Padda in ‘Shakti Shalini’. This will be the first time when Vishal and Anit will share the screen. Vishal recently received a lot of praise for the film ‘Homebound’. His negative role in ‘Mardaani 2’ is still remembered. The makers also seem quite confident about this fresh pairing.

Preparation for release on Christmas 2026
The shooting of the film is going to start from March as the makers want ‘Shakti Shalini’ to be brought on the big screen by Christmas 2026. This film, which is full of horror, thrill and emotion, can give a new twist to the Maddock horror universe. Vishal Jethwa’s intense acting and Anit’s fresh energy can make the film even more special.

Kiara was the first choice
Interestingly, Kiara Advani was first signed for ‘Shakti Shalini’ but after delivery, the makers cast Aneet Padda in her place. Aneet’s debut film ‘Sayara’ was a superhit at the box office last year. After this success, Maddock’s attention fell on him. Let us tell you that apart from this film, Aneet Padda will also be seen in a romantic drama film being made under the Yash Raj banner which is being directed by Manish Sharma. Along with this, Aneet has also lent his voice for Adi Shankar’s ‘Devil May Cry 2’.

Director Neeraj Ghaywan’s film Homebound has been shortlisted for the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards. Ishaan Khattar, Vishal Jethwa and Jhanvi Kapoor are in lead roles in this film. Filmmaker Karan Johar is very happy and emotional after this news.

The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences on Tuesday announced shortlists in 12 categories. 15 films have been shortlisted in the International Feature Film category, which will be reduced to five in the final nominations.

These films were shortlisted
Apart from Homebound, this category includes Argentina’s Belén, Brazil’s The Secret Agent, France’s It Was Just an Accident, Germany’s Sound of Falling, Iraq’s The President’s Cake, Japan’s Kokuho, Jordan’s All That’s Left of You, Norway’s Sentimental Value, Palestine’s Palestine 36, South Korea’s Nine Other Choices, Spain’s Sirât, Switzerland’s Late Shift, Taiwan’s Left Handed Girl and Tunisia’s The Voice of Hind Rajab are included.

There will be final nominations in the shortlist category in the coming time. Final nominations will be announced on 22 January 2026. Comedian Conan O’Brien will host the Oscars 2026. Let us tell you that the Oscar Award is going to be held on March 15.

Karan Johar expressed gratitude

Expressing his happiness over Homebound being shortlisted at the Oscars, Karan Johar wrote, ‘I don’t know how to tell how proud and happy I am with the journey of Homebound. We all feel proud to see this film in our filmography. Neeraj thank you for making the dreams of all of us come true. It was a wonderful journey from Cannes to being shortlisted at the Oscars. Love for the entire cast. Homebound is streaming on Netflix.

Expressing happiness over Homebound being shortlisted, Karan Johar’s production house Dharma Movies wrote on its social media account, ‘Homebound has been shortlisted for the Best International Feature Film category. We are grateful to see the love and support this film is receiving all over the world.