Archive · 11 Aug 2026
Eetha, Shraddha Kapoor's Vithabai Lavani Biopic, Gets Release Date
A movie called 'Eetha' tells the story of a famous dancer named Vithabai, who was known as the queen of a traditional dance style called Lavani.
Actress Shraddha Kapoor plays Vithabai in the movie.
The movie will come out on December 4, 2026.
In the teaser, Vithabai is shown performing on stage even though she had just given birth and was warned the risk was life-threatening, because she said she would rather be remembered as a legend who died dancing than as a helpless woman.
Some of Vithabai's family members wanted the movie to be called 'Vittha' instead of 'Eetha'.
The movie director explained that people in villages used to call her 'Eetha', which is why the name was chosen.
The family is now satisfied and says the movie shows the Tamasha and Lavani community in a very positive light.
The movie is set between the 1950s and 1980s, and it includes many other actors, like Nana Patekar and Randeep Hooda.
The film team, including Shraddha Kapoor, plans to visit Narayangaon before the movie is released.
Eetha, directed by Laxman Utekar and starring Shraddha Kapoor as Lavani queen Vithabai, will release on December 4, 2026.
The title controversy was resolved after Utekar explained that Vitthabai was known as 'Eetha' in rural areas.
Vithabai's grandson Mohit Narayangaonkar said the family is satisfied and that the film portrays the Tamasha and Lavani community positively.
The film team, including Shraddha Kapoor, is expected to visit Narayangaon, considered the pilgrimage of Tamasha, before the film's release.
The 1950s-to-1980s biopic also features Randeep Hooda, Nana Patekar, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, and Siddharth Jadhav.
- Who
- Shraddha Kapoor stars as Lavani legend Vitthabai Narayangaonkar in the film directed by Laxman Utekar; Vithabai's grandson Mohit Narayangaonkar and NCP leader Babasaheb Patil were involved in the title dispute.
- What
- The biopic 'Eetha' received a December 4, 2026 release date, and a dispute over its title was resolved with Vithabai's family.
- When
- December 4, 2026 (release date); the first look and teaser were released in June.
- Where
- The film is rooted in rural Maharashtra, India; the team plans to visit Narayangaon, considered the pilgrimage of Tamasha.
- Why
- The title 'Eetha' was chosen because Vitthabai was known by that name in rural areas, and the film aims to highlight Maharashtra's cultural history and the Tamasha art form.
- Release Date
- December 4, 2026
- Director
- Laxman Utekar
- Lead Actress
- Shraddha Kapoor
- Subject
- Lavani queen Vitthabai Narayangaonkar
- Time Period Portrayed
- 1950s-1980s
- Key Cast
- Randeep Hooda, Nana Patekar, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Siddharth Jadhav
- Teaser Release
- June
- Planned Team Visit
- Narayangaon, before the film's release