Archive · 9 Oct 2026
‘Shakti Shalini’ to Be Nana Patekar’s Final Film and Tribute
Nana Patekar acted in a movie called ‘Shakti Shalini.’
Its director, Aditya Sarpotdar, says it will be Patekar’s final film and a tribute to him.
Patekar finished filming in May.
About 10 days before he died, he asked the director how the movie was coming along.
Sarpotdar said Patekar liked the story and his part in it.
The film is reportedly expected in theatres in March 2027.
Patekar will also appear in two other films, including ‘Eetha,’ which is planned for December 2026.
Director Aditya Sarpotdar says the horror-comedy ‘Shakti Shalini’ will be Nana Patekar’s final film and a tribute to the actor.
Patekar completed filming in May and contacted Sarpotdar about post-production around 10 days before his death.
Sarpotdar said Patekar liked the script, his role, Aneet Padda’s role and the film’s world, and agreed to join after hearing the story at his Pune farmhouse.
The film, produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films, is reportedly expected in theatres in March 2027.
Sarpotdar also said Patekar will appear in ‘Eetha’ and ‘The Confession of Mary’; ‘Eetha’ is slated for December 2026.
- Who
- Actor Nana Patekar and director Aditya Sarpotdar.
- What
- Sarpotdar says ‘Shakti Shalini’ will be Patekar’s final film and a tribute to him.
- When
- Patekar completed filming in May and contacted Sarpotdar about post-production around 10 days before his death; the film is reportedly expected in March 2027.
- Where
- Patekar died at his home in Goa; Sarpotdar said he narrated the film’s script to him at his farmhouse in Pune.
- Why
- Sarpotdar said the film will honor Patekar, who completed his work on it before his death.
Director’s account
Other perspective
The film as a tribute
Director’s account
Sarpotdar says he will ensure ‘Shakti Shalini’ serves as a fitting tribute to Patekar.
Other perspective
The articles report no opposing view; they present the tribute as the director’s intention.
- Film
- ‘Shakti Shalini,’ a horror-comedy
- Director
- Aditya Sarpotdar
- Actor
- Nana Patekar
- Filming
- Patekar completed shooting in May, according to Sarpotdar.
- Post-production update
- Patekar contacted Sarpotdar around 10 days before his death.
- Producer
- Dinesh Vijan, under the Maddock Films banner
- Reported release
- Expected in theatres in March 2027
- Other posthumous films
- ‘Eetha’ and ‘The Confession of Mary’; ‘Eetha’ is slated for December 2026.
