Eetha teaser drops with Cocktail 2, starring Shraddha Kapoor

The first teaser for the upcoming biopic "Eetha," starring Shraddha Kapoor as legendary Marathi folk artist Vithabai Narayangaonkar, premiered in theaters on Friday, June 19, 2026, attached to screenings of the new film "Cocktail 2." The footage, which subsequently leaked online, has generated significant attention for its dramatic portrayal of a pivotal moment in the performer's life.

The teaser depicts Kapoor, in a transformative role, as Vithabai during a late stage of pregnancy. In a powerful sequence, the character goes into labor during a performance, calmly exits the stage to give birth backstage, and then returns to complete her show. This moment is based on widely recounted stories of the real-life artist's dedication. Social media reactions praised Kapoor's intense screen presence and the film's visual scale, with many fans expressing excitement over her dramatic new avatar.

Directed by Laxman Utekar, "Eetha" chronicles the life of Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar, a celebrated Tamasha and Lavani performer known as the "Tamasha Samradini" or queen of tamasha. The film traces her journey from the 1940s through the 1990s, highlighting her rise to fame and the challenges...