Shraddha Kapoor’s Eetha trailer released ahead of December debut

The trailer for Eetha, a musical drama about Maharashtra folk performer Vithabai Narayangaonkar, was released on October 30, introducing Shraddha Kapoor in the lead role. Directed by Laxman Utekar, the film is scheduled to open in cinemas on December 4, 2026. The trailer offers glimpses of Lavani and Tamasha performances alongside scenes suggesting the personal and professional challenges Vithabai faced. Kapoor appears in traditional Maharashtrian clothing, including Nauvari sarees, as the story follows an artist seeking to build a lasting identity through her work. The filmmakers have described the film as a portrayal of her determination and contribution to folk culture. One line in the trailer, “Yeh sirf kapda nahi, abhimaan hai,” translates as “This is not just clothing, it is pride.” The dialogue frames the saree as a marker of identity and heritage, while the trailer’s dance sequences and music place traditional performance at the center of the film’s presentation. Randeep Hooda plays Vithabai’s husband, identified in film publicity as Merchant. The cast also includes Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Siddharth Jadhav, Anant Joshi, Akshara Singh and Ulka Gupta. The film is...