Aneet Padda's upcoming entry into Maddock Films' horror-comedy universe with Shakti Shalini, in which she reportedly plays dual roles as Shakti and Shalini, has generated significant anticipation. The project reunites her with co-star Vishal Jethwa, whom she worked with on Salaam Venky (2022). Jethwa is undergoing physical transformation for his character in the film.

Release-date speculation has intensified following producer Dinesh Vijan's announcement of changes to Stree 3's schedule. Both Shakti Shalini and Shah Rukh Khan's King are currently set for December 24, 2026, raising questions about a potential box-office clash. When asked about rumours of the film moving to 2027, Jethwa remained non-committal during a media interaction at FICCI FRAMES 2026, stating he had "also heard the rumours" without confirming any shift. No official announcement of a date change has been made by the producers. Shakti Shalini continues to carry its December 24, 2026 release date as the film expands the Maddock horror-comedy universe following Stree 2 and Thamma.