Eetha trailer: Shraddha Kapoor becomes Tamasha queen Vithabai

The trailer for Eetha has landed, and it is a full-throated swing from the ghost-comedy energy of Stree to the folk-theatre stage. Released on October 30, the first proper look at the biopic places Shraddha Kapoor in the title role of Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar, the Marathi Tamasha and Lavani performer who became a cultural force. It also marks Shraddha Kapoor’s return to theatres, and the trailer wastes no time showing why this project is a different beast. The film is scheduled to arrive in theatres on December 4, 2026.

From Stree to the folk stage

The trailer presents Shraddha Kapoor’s Vithabai as an emotional, energetic presence rather than another witty horror-heroine turn. She is shown in love, in dance, and in the middle of a colourful traditional stage world. Directed by Laxman Utekar, the film follows a woman who rose from humble beginnings to make her mark in Maharashtra’s performance traditions.

Who was Vithabai Narayangaonkar?

Born in Pandharpur in 1935, Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar began performing as a child and went on to earn the title Tamasha Samradni, which translates to the Empress of Tamasha. She died in 2002, leaving a legacy across Tamasha and Lavani art forms. The biopic is expected to explore the demands of her artistic career as well as the personal battles that shaped her journey.

The people behind Eetha

• Shraddha Kapoor leads, with Randeep Hooda as Anna Sawant Merchant and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub in another key role.
• Anant Joshi, Siddharth Jadhav, Akshara Singh and Ulka Gupta round out the cast.
• Laxman Utekar directs from a script by Kshitij Patwardhan.
• Dinesh Vijan, Laxman Utekar and Karishma Sharma produce under Maddock Films and Kathputli Creations.
• Ajay-Atul compose the music, with Akash Agrawal handling cinematography.

Randeep Hooda’s first look as Anna Sawant Merchant, Vithabai’s husband, had already set up one important relationship in the story. The new trailer widens the frame to show her world, not just her marriage. Ajay-Atul’s score is likely to carry a lot of the pull because Lavani and Tamasha are built on rhythm, music and performance. The release has been moved from an earlier August plan to December 4, 2026.

Why it matters for Hindi film fans

Lavani is known for its expressive, energetic dance style, while Tamasha is a traditional Marathi folk theatre form that combines music, dance, performance and storytelling. For Hindi film fans, Eetha offers a mainstream doorway into that world, with a star cast and a big-screen canvas. The role is also a clear break from Shraddha Kapoor’s Stree image, leaning into a more emotional, dance-led turn.

What to do before December 4

Watch the trailer now to catch the folk-stage world and the Ajay-Atul sound. If the Lavani and Tamasha flavour appeals, put December 4 in the calendar as a theatre outing. Until then, let the music and the visuals be the entry point.

Source: The Times of India