Confirm! Aneet Padda replicas Kiara Advani in Shakti Shalini, Netizens call it 'big for an outsir

Ever since the success of Saiyaara, curiosity has grown about newcomer Aneet Padda’s next project. Rumors claimed that Padda might take over Maddock Films’ upcoming Shakti Shalini and replace Kiara Advani. Putting an end to the speculations, the makers have finally confirmed that Frog will be the lead of the upcoming horror comedy. Aneet Padda replaces Kiara Advani in Shakti Shalini The announcement was made on the release of Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna’s film Thamma. Both films are part of Maddock’s horror-comedy universe. The production house shared the new update with a special video. It was attached with the theatrical print of Thamma, the fifth installment of the universe. When will Shakti Shalini release Shakti Shalini, which was slated to hit the big screens earlier this year, will now release on December 24, 2026, the makers have shared. The clip has now gone viral on social media. It describes Shakti Shalini as “the creator, the destroyer and the mother of all.” “Aneet Padda in Shakti Shalini,” it confirmed. Watch the announcement video: Netizens react to Aneet Padda in Shakti Shalini Reacting to the news, netizens called it a “huge loss” for Kiara Advani, who just welcomed her baby girl with husband actor Siddharth Malhotra. A user wrote on Reddit: “This is such a great opportunity for Aneet to showcase her acting skills, also establish herself as an actress who can support films on her own shoulders this early in her career. Hopefully she catches on, the girl does have the POTENTIAL. Also a big loss for Kiara (sic).” “Looks like a strong, larger than life and aggressive role. Real test for Aneet as she is all girls next door and cute (sic),” added another. Another added, “This is huge for an outsider. I hope Aneet nails it. Only best wishes to her (sic).” Someone else also said: “Everything looks good, but I don’t know how Aneet Pada would look in this movie, she is too young for the role it feels (sic).” Another commented: “Not a fan of Aneet.. but glad a nepo didn’t bag it.” Aneet Padda’s picture of Shakti Shalini? Meanwhile, another picture, allegedly of Shakti Shalini, has gone viral on social media. Alleged photo of Aneet Padda from Shakti Shalini. The picture shows a mysterious woman floating in a dark forest at night. She is seen wearing a white lehenga while her hair is braided, swaying in the air. Although her face is not visible as her back is facing the camera, fans are convinced that it is Padda from Shakti Shalini.