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Shared fictional universe
The Maddock Horror Comedy Universe, abbreviated as MHCU, is an Indian media franchise and shared universe consisting of Hindi-language supernatural comedy horror films created and produced by Maddock Films. All films in this universe are based on Indian folklore.
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Indian actor and filmmaker (1951–2026)
Vishwanath "Nana" Patekar was an Indian actor and filmmaker, who mainly worked in Hindi and Marathi cinema. Widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential actors in Indian Cinema, Patekar was recipient of the three National Film Awards, four Filmfare Awards, two Maharashtra State Film Awards and two Filmfare Awards Marathi for his acting performances. He was bestowed with the Padma Shri award in 2013 for his contribution to cinema and arts industry.
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Indian actress (born 2002)
Aneet Kaur Padda is an Indian actress who works in Hindi films and series. She began her career with a brief role in the drama Salaam Venky (2022) and had her first lead role in the Amazon Prime Video series Big Girls Don't Cry (2024). Her breakthrough came with her role as a songwriter diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's in Mohit Suri's romantic drama Saiyaara (2025), which earned her wider recognition and several accolades for Best Actress. She has since earned praise for her performance as a sexual assault survivor in the drama Hunkkaar: The Roar (2026).
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Aneet Padda-led 'Shakti Shalini', initially announced for a Christmas 2026 release, has reportedly been pushed to early 2027 to avoid a box-office clash with Shah Rukh Khan's 'King'. According to a recent report, producer Dinesh Vijan and director Aditya Sarpotdar are considering a March release for the Maddock Films…