Viineet Kumar Singh Joins Cast of Upcoming Horror Comedy 'Shakti Shalini'
Introduction to 'Shakti Shalini'
The horror comedy film Shakti Shalini has officially cast its villain. Actor Viineet Kumar Singh, known for his roles in Mukkabaaz and Hello Bachhon, will portray the antagonist in this exciting addition to the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe. The film stars Aneet Padda in the lead role, and the announcement of her casting was made alongside the war film Ikkis on January 1, 2026. Shakti Shalini is set to hit theaters on December 24, 2026, and is directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, who has previously directed Munjya and Thamma.
Viineet Kumar Singh's Role
Viineet Kumar Singh cast in Shakti Shalini
As reported by a leading entertainment outlet, Viineet has had a busy year in 2026, featuring in films like Chhaava, Superboys of Malegaon, Jaat, Nishaanchi, and Tere Ishk Mein. He has already commenced filming for Shakti Shalini, joining Aneet and Homebound actor Vishal Jethwa. Aneet and Vishal previously collaborated in Revathy's Salaam Venky, which also starred Kajol.
While the plot details of Shakti Shalini remain under wraps, the character has been described as a protector, destroyer, and a maternal figure in the announcement video released this January. Hints about this formidable character were also dropped during the theatrical release of Thamma, featuring Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna, with a teaser shown last Diwali.
Details About 'Shakti Shalini'
More about Shakti Shalini
According to IMDb, the screenplay for Shakti Shalini is penned by Durgesh Singh, with Ajitpal Singh serving as a co-director. The film's cast also includes Lakshya and Randeep Hooda alongside Aneet. This project marks the sixth installment in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe, following hits like Stree, Bhediya, Munjya, Stree 2, and Thamma. Notably, it will compete at the box office with Siddharth Anand's King, featuring Shah Rukh Khan, in December 2026.
Viineet Kumar Singh's Future Projects
Viineet Kumar Singh's upcoming project
Recently, Viineet starred in Netflix’s Hello Bachhon, produced by The Viral Fever (TVF), where he portrayed Alakh Pandey, the founder of the ed-tech company Physics Wallah. Additionally, he will appear in Amazon Prime Video's Dahaad Season 2, alongside Sonakshi Sinha, Gulshan Devaiah, and Sikandar Kher. This acclaimed series is co-produced by Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby and is expected to premiere later this year. Viineet also has several films in the pipeline, including Pichchar, Roti Kapda Aur Internet, an untitled project with Anurag Kashyap, and another with Saiyami Kher.