Saiyaara star Aneet Padda, who is regarded as the biggest Gen Z face of our country after delivering the all-time highest-grossing love story in the history of Indian cinema, is set to give her college final year exams in December and January!
A source informs, “It is incredible that Aneet Padda is so young, and she has become such a massive success story in our country. The Gen Z face of India is set to give her college final year exams in December and January before she starts shooting for her next, Dinesh Vijan’s Shakti Shalini, a film that she is headlining.”
The informer adds, “Aneet is currently studying for her final-year examinations. She is pursuing a B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science and is neck deep balancing work and studies. Her schedule is being managed perfectly so that she can give ample time to her studies while finishing what is absolutely priority at the work front.”
Saiyaara marked Aneet’s big-screen debut as the YRF heroine. The film, which also starred Ahaan Panday in the lead, made history with its box-office success, emerging as the biggest launchpad for any newcomer since Kaho Na Pyaar Hai, which released 25 years ago!
Such was the impact of Aneet’s performance that she was handpicked by Dinesh Vijan for his blockbuster Maddock Horror Comedy Universe’s (MHCU) project, Shakti Shalini.
Aneet Padda in Shakti Shalini
Ahead of Thamma’s release, several glimpses from a special screening went viral on social media, and it had a twist no one expected. In one of the leaked pictures, seemingly from the post-credit scene, Aneet was seen in a glimpse from Maddock’s film Shalti Shalini. The photo features a woman in a white lehenga floating in the middle of a dense forest. Her back is to the camera, showing her braided hair; however, her face remains hidden.
Thamma star Ayushmann Khurana warmly welcomed Aneet Padda into Maddock’s Horror Comedy Universe. He posted the clip of Thamma’s post-credit scene on his Instagram story and wrote: “Welcome to the MHCU, aneetpadda… Punjabi aa gaye oye!! From one dreamer to another… keep chasing what you want. Nothing is impossible. So proud to see someone from Punjab making us all proud. Can’t wait to see you shine in Shakti Shalini! Onwards and upwards, Aneet.”
Aneet is the youngest actor ever to headline a franchise in Indian cinema, having signed the film when she was just 22. Shakti Shalini is scheduled to release on December 24, 2026, which has again made Aneet go down in history as the youngest actor ever to have a Holiday release, with only the biggest superstars of our country arriving in cinemas!
About Maddock Horror Comedy Universe
After the massive success of Stree and Bhediya, Dinesh Vijan announced Maddock’s Horror Comedy Universe.
Maddock Films has big plans for the horror comedy universe. As we all know, their upcoming lineup includes films like Bhediya 2, Chamunda, Stree 3, Maha Munjya, Pehla Mahayudh, and Doosra Mahayudh. Each of these films will introduce new characters, fresh myths, and unexpected twists.
Shakti Shalini and Chamunda are going to be the next releases. Chamunda will be headlined by Alia Bhatt. It is set to go on floors in May 2026, after Alia wraps up Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love and War.
On the work front, Aneet will also be seen in an OTT courtroom drama, Nyaya, alongside Fatma Sana Shaikh, next year.
