Eetha Cast: Every Actor and Character in Shraddha Kapoor's Tamasha Biopic

Shraddha Kapoor returns to the big screen two years after Stree 2 with Eetha, a biographical drama inspired by the life of Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar, one of Maharashtra's most celebrated Tamasha and Lavani performers. Directed by Laxman Utekar and produced under the Maddock Films banner, the film is set for a theatrical release on August 28, 2026, during the Raksha Bandhan weekend (Times Now).

Most of the supporting cast has been confirmed, but official character names have been announced only for the lead role. This guide covers every officially announced actor, clearly flags which parts remain undisclosed, and explains who Vithabai was so the cast list carries meaning.

Eetha at a Glance

• Release date: August 28, 2026, during the Raksha Bandhan weekend
• Director: Laxman Utekar
• Producers: Dinesh Vijan, Laxman Utekar, Karishma Sharma, and Sharada Karki Jalota
• Banner: Maddock Films with Kathputli Creations (BollywoodMDB)
• Genre: Biographical drama with music
• Based on: The life of Tamasha and Lavani performer Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar

Shraddha Kapoor as Vithabai Narayangaonkar

Shraddha Kapoor is the only actor in the film with an officially confirmed character name. She plays Vithabai Narayangaonkar, the legendary performer who came to be known as the Tamasha Samradhini (Tamasha Empress) for her mastery of Tamasha, Lavani, and related folk forms (Republic World).

The first teaser of the film was shown in theatres with prints of Cocktail 2 and has not been officially released online as of now (Times Now). It includes a moment that captures the dedication at the centre of Vithabai's legend: her performance continuing even while she is visibly pregnant, with the film tracing her life from the 1940s through the 1990s (Times of India).

Trade reporting has described the role as a bold, author-backed part for Kapoor, marking one of the most demanding performances of her career (Times of India).

Randeep Hooda in an Undisclosed Role

Randeep Hooda is confirmed in the cast, second-billed after Shraddha Kapoor (Bollywood Hungama, IMDb). No character name or detail has been officially revealed so far.

Hooda has a track record of physically immersive performances in biographical films, and his casting has been seen by fans as a sign that the film's supporting roles carry dramatic weight, though the makers have not shared specifics (All Your Choice).

Nana Patekar

Veteran actor Nana Patekar is part of the cast, confirmed in the line-up reported alongside the film's release details (Times Now). His character has not been officially named.

Patekar has worked extensively in both Hindi and Marathi cinema, which makes him a natural fit for a story set firmly in Maharashtra, though any specific casting is still officially unannounced.

Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub

Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub is confirmed in the cast and is known for memorable supporting turns in Hindi films (Bollywood Hungama, Times Now). His role is yet to be disclosed by the makers.

The Rest of the Ensemble

Three more actors round out the announced cast, with all roles still officially undisclosed:

• Siddharth Jadhav, a Marathi and Hindi film actor, confirmed in the cast
• Anant Joshi, who appeared in the film's teaser campaign
• Ishteyak Khan, confirmed in the cast

Their character names and story roles have not been announced, so this guide sticks to the official confirmations (Times Now, BollywoodMDB).

The Real Story Behind the Cast

Vithabai Narayangaonkar was born in 1935 in Maharashtra's Solapur district into a family of artists. Her father, Bhau Bapu Mang Narayangaonkar, ran a Tamasha troupe established by her grandfather Narayan Khude, and she trained in Lavani, Gavlan, and Bhedik from an early age (Republic World).

Her fame grew as she toured villages across Maharashtra, and she was honoured by the President of India in 1957 and again in 1990 for her contribution to the art form. At the height of her popularity, filmmaker Raj Kapoor offered her a role in a film, which she declined to stay committed to her stage career. She died in 2002, and the Maharashtra government instituted the annual Vithabai Narayangaonkar Lifetime Achievement Award in her honour in 2006 (Republic World).

Understanding this background explains why the film carries so much cultural weight, and why casting choices in the supporting roles matter to audiences across Maharashtra and beyond.

Creative Team and Release Details

The music is composed by the duo Ajay-Atul, with choreography by Vaibhavi Merchant, based on a screenplay by Kshitij Patwardhan and cinematography by Akash Agrawal (Republic World, BollywoodMDB).

The film reunites producer Dinesh Vijan and director Laxman Utekar after their 2025 collaboration Chhaava, a combination that has already raised expectations among trade observers (Times of India). It was shot at locations tied to Vithabai's story, including Madh Island, Pune, Nashik (near Aundhewadi), Solapur, Satara, Kolhapur, and Bhor (Times Now).

Eetha is not the only major release on August 28. Sidharth Malhotra's Vvan is set for the same date, creating a box-office clash (Times of India), while the comedy sequel Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 is also slated for August 28 (Gadgets360).

What Remains Unconfirmed

The supporting cast is officially confirmed, but several details are still pending announcement:

• Character names for Randeep Hooda, Nana Patekar, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Siddharth Jadhav, Anant Joshi, and Ishteyak Khan
• The official trailer and its release date
• Runtime and CBFC certification
• Confirmed language versions beyond the Hindi release

Information last checked on 2026-08-02. We will update this guide as the makers announce character details and release more material ahead of the August 28 debut.