Eetha Teaser: Shraddha Kapoor As Vithabai Narayangaonkar Brings Legendary Lavani Artiste To Life

Actor Shraddha Kapoor will be seen in the titular role of late Marathi folk artiste Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar in Eetha. Backed by Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films and directed by Laxman Utekar, Eetha's official teaser was unveiled on Tuesday, revealing Shraddha as the legendary lavani artiste. The upcoming biographical drama will hit the theatres this August.

The glimpse offers the first official look at Kapoor portraying the celebrated tamasha and lavani performer and her fierce dedication on stage.

Watch Eetha teaser here.

The teaser shows Kapoor's character in the final stage of pregnancy. She screams in physical pain backstage just moments before her performance. The audience asks, "Where is Eetha?" as they eagerly wait to watch her show.

She gives birth behind the curtain and immediately returns to the stage with full dedication.

Eetha's childbirth scene shows how artistes face specific hardships in traditional theatre. It also highlights the resilience required of female tamasha and lavani artistes to fight all odds.

The teaser also gives us a glimpse of Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub's character who plays an important part in the film. His strong voiceover adds to the narrative of the teaser.

Eetha cast

Eetha marks Shraddha's reunion with Maddock after the blockbuster Stree 2 (2024). It's her maiden collaboration with Utekar.

Randeep Hooda, Nana Patekar, and Siddharth Jadhav, among others, round out the cast.

Eetha release date

It is set for theatrical debut on August 28, 2026.

Who was Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar?

Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar, popularly known as the "Tamasha Empress", was a highly respected cultural icon within Marathi folk theatre. She left a remarkable contributions to the arts that continue to inspire performers across Maharashtra.

Eetha will focus on her story that spans from the 1940s to the 1990s, and will focus on her rise to fame and the struggles.