After The Vvaan, Is Shraddha Kapoor's Eetha Also Dodging Yash's Toxic?

Looks like Yash's Toxic is already reshaping Bollywood's release calendar. After Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia's fantasy thriller The Vvaan reportedly moved away from its August 28, 2026 release to avoid a clash with the pan India action film, Shraddha Kapoor's Eetha is now expected to do the same.

According to industry reports, Maddock Films is seriously considering changing Eetha's release date. The film, originally scheduled to arrive in theatres on August 28, 2026 , could either be preponed or postponed to avoid competing with Yash and Kiara Advani's Toxic , which is expected to dominate screens across India. Trade experts believe a direct clash could lead to screen sharing issues and impact the box office potential of both films, especially in Maharashtra, where Eetha is expected to enjoy strong regional support.

An official announcement on the new release date is expected in the coming days, but reports suggest the makers have almost ruled out releasing the film on its originally announced date.

Directed by Laxman Utekar , fresh off the blockbuster success of Chhaava , Eetha is a biographical drama inspired by the life of legendary Marathi Tamasha and Lavani icon Vithabai Narayangaonkar , fondly known as the Tamasha Samradni . Shraddha Kapoor steps into one of the most challenging roles of her career, while the ensemble cast also includes Randeep Hooda , Nana Patekar , Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub , Anant Joshi , and Siddharth Jadhav . Music for the film has been composed by Ajay Atul .

Interestingly, the release date isn't the only hurdle facing the film. Soon after the teaser impressed audiences with Shraddha's dramatic transformation, Eetha landed in a title controversy. Members of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and some members of Vithabai Narayangaonkar's family questioned why the legendary artist's name wasn't used in the title, demanding it be renamed to Vitha or Vithabai .

However, the issue appears to have eased after director Laxman Utekar personally met the family and explained that "Eetha" was Vithabai's rural nickname , chosen to reflect her roots. Following the meeting, family members indicated they were satisfied with the explanation, while Vithabai's eldest daughter publicly said she had no objection to the title.