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Aneet Padda’s upcoming film Shakti Shalini may reportedly shift its release to January 2027 to avoid a direct box office clash with Shah Rukh Khan’s King. Reports suggest the team is currently focusing on post-production and VFX work before locking the release date. However, an official confirmation from the makers is still awaited.

Aneet Padda, who rose to immense popularity after starring in the 2025 film Saiyaara alongside debutant Ahaan Panday in her first leading role, is now gearing up for her second film, Shakti Shalini, as part of the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe. The film is scheduled to release on December 24, 2026, setting up a massive box office clash with Shah Rukh Khan's much-awaited film King, which is also slated to hit theatres on the same day. The possibility of two major films releasing together had already created huge excitement among moviegoers and trade analysts.

Shakti Shalini To Avoid Clash With King?

However, according to recent report, the makers of Shakti Shalini are now considering postponing the film to 2027 to avoid a direct box office face-off with King.

According to a report in Mid-Day, Shakti Shalini has now entered the final leg of production, with the current outdoor schedule expected to continue through May. The team is reportedly aiming to wrap principal photography by the end of the month before shifting focus to post-production and VFX work. However, the makers are said to be in no hurry to lock the release date yet.