Shraddha Kapoor is lining up one of her most demanding career transitions yet—moving from raw, physical realism to full-blown fantasy, and doing it almost back-to-back. Despite recently sustaining an injury during a tough dance sequence, the actor is firmly on track to begin shooting Naagin in April, soon after wrapping Eetha by the end of March.
Injury on Eetha set, but schedule stays intact
Shraddha is currently in the final stretch of Eetha, a biopic directed by Laxman Utekar, where she plays legendary Tamasha and Lavani performer Vithabai Narayangaonkar. The role has demanded intense physical preparation, especially for the traditional dance portions, one of which led to her injury and briefly slowed filming.
However, the setback hasn’t impacted the overall plan. The production is confident of completing the shoot within the original timeline, with the final schedule expected to wrap by March 2026. The film has reportedly been one of Shraddha’s most physically and emotionally taxing performances to date, following months of rigorous training to authentically portray the iconic folk artist.
From grounded biopic to high-concept fantasy
Even as Eetha nears completion, groundwork for Naagin is already in full swing. The long-gestating fantasy film marks Shraddha’s return to large-scale, VFX-driven cinema and places her in a completely different creative space.
Naagin, inspired by mythology and fantasy lore, will reportedly feature Shraddha in a shapeshifting avatar, a sharp contrast to the realism and restraint required in Eetha. The project has been in development for a considerable period, with the makers taking time to lock down visual design, world-building, and casting.
April shoot locked after months of prep
With Shraddha confirmed, the rest of the cast has reportedly fallen into place, and the makers are now ready to roll cameras. The plan is to begin shooting in April, giving the actor little downtime between two vastly different films—but that seems to be a challenge she’s ready to take on.
The scale of Naagin is expected to be ambitious, especially on the VFX front, and industry chatter suggests the team is keen to deliver something visually distinct within the fantasy genre.
A defining phase for Shraddha Kapoor
Coming off the success of Stree 2, Shraddha appears keen on pushing herself into varied territories—first with a physically gruelling biopic and then with a high-concept fantasy film. Despite the injury scare, her packed schedule underlines a clear intent to balance performance-driven roles with commercial, spectacle-led cinema.
If all goes as planned, 2026 could mark a pivotal year for Shraddha Kapoor—one that showcases both her range and her resilience.
