Eetha Release Date Announced: Shraddha Kapoor's Film Locks 2026 Release Date; Here's When It Will Hit Theatres

Shraddha Kapoor’s long-discussed biopic Eetha is finally getting a release this year. The producers have confirmed that the film will arrive in cinemas on August 28. The date also matches the festival of Rakshabandhan. Fans had waited months for a clear update about the project.

The announcement highlights that producer Dinesh Vijan and director Laxman Utekar are teaming up again after the hit Chhaava in 2025. Eetha is described as “a bold and emotionally charged film”. Shraddha Kapoor is said to have a strong, author-backed part at the centre.

Shraddha Kapoor Eetha biopic plot and real-life inspiration

The film Eetha is based on the life of Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar. Vithabai is known as a legendary Maharashtrian Tamasha and Lavani performer. The narrative stretches from the 1940s to the 1990s. It follows Vithabai’s climb to stardom, along with the hardships faced away from the stage.

Shraddha Kapoor Eetha cast, release date and key film details

Along with Shraddha Kapoor, Eetha also features Randeep Hooda and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub. Both appear in important roles in the story. The release date of 28 August positions the film on a festive holiday. The team is presenting it as a major theatrical launch for 2024.

The core details of Eetha are given below.

Film	Eetha
Lead actor	Shraddha Kapoor
Director	Laxman Utekar
Producer	Dinesh Vijan
Release date	28 August 2024
Occasion	Rakshabandhan
Key supporting cast	Randeep Hooda, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub
Subject	Life of Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar
Timeline covered	1940s to 1990s

Before Eetha, Shraddha Kapoor was last seen in Stree 2: Sarkate Ka Aatank in 2024. The horror comedy co-starred Rajkummar Rao, Abhishek Banerjee and Pankaj Tripathi, with a cameo by Akshay Kumar. The film performed strongly and became an all-time top grosser among Hindi releases.

Interest in Shraddha Kapoor’s choices has stayed high between projects. A recent unfiltered dance video drew attention online, where fans felt the caption hinted at Rahul Mody and wrote, “Koi aisa dhoondho jo...”. With Eetha now dated for August 28, audiences finally know when Shraddha Kapoor returns to theatres.