Bollywood
Shraddha Kapoor's Eetha Gets Blockbuster December First-Week Release, Locking Clash With Prabhas' Fauzi
BY SACNILK
Mumbai, August 11 - Shraddha Kapoor's much-awaited Eetha has locked a new theatrical release date, and the decision could prove to be a major box-office advantage. The Laxman Utekar directorial, produced by Dinesh Vijan, Laxman Utekar and Karishma Sharma, will now arrive in cinemas on December 4, 2026, after originally being scheduled for August 28. The makers officially announced the new date on Tuesday, bringing an end to weeks of speculation surrounding the film's theatrical release. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The December 4 weekend looks particularly interesting because the release landscape around the date is already undergoing significant changes. Ajay Devgn and Sanjay Dutt's Ranger, which was previously expected to be one of the major releases in the first week of December, has reportedly been pushed to 2027. This has opened up the window considerably, although Prabhas' Fauzi and Akshay Kumar's untitled film with Anees Bazmee have been linked to the same period. However, the chatter in the trade is that the first week of December could eventually become much clearer for Eetha. With multiple films eyeing the same period and the date offering a strong theatrical window, further postponements cannot be ruled out. The December 4 slot could therefore turn into a relatively open corridor for Eetha, allowing the Shraddha Kapoor starrer to command a significant share of the audience and screens if the competing films move away. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Eetha also arrives with considerable curiosity after its teaser generated a strong response. The film is based on the life of legendary Maharashtrian Tamasha and Lavani performer Vithabai Narayangaonkar, with Shraddha portraying the central character. Randeep Hooda and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub also feature in pivotal roles, while Ajay-Atul are composing the music. For Shraddha, the December release comes after the phenomenal success of Stree 2, making Eetha her first major theatrical outing since that blockbuster. A clean first week, strong word of mouth and the absence of a major competing release could give the film the kind of extended run that a performance-driven subject needs. If the other December 4 contenders eventually shift their dates, Eetha could find itself with one of the most favourable release windows for a Hindi film in the final month of 2026.
