Shraddha Kapoor to steer Rahi Anil Barve’s Pahadpangira; shoot begins in mid-2026

In Might, rumours had been rife that Shraddha Kapoor had exited director Rahi Anil Barve’s Pahadpangira, which was to be produced by Ektaa R Kapoor. 5 months on, there seems to be an replace on the venture. mid-day has learnt that Shraddha is part of the movie, which reportedly explores themes of feminism towards the backdrop of the Sati apply. The actor is more likely to not solely headline the film, but in addition be concerned in a inventive capability.  

Barve apparently plans to start Pahadpangira’s shoot after finishing work on his Netflix sequence Rakt Bramhand. A supply reveals, “Shraddha, who will start capturing Laxman Utekar’s subsequent in November, will finalise her dedication to this venture after her schedule for 2026 is drawn up. If issues go as deliberate, the movie may begin by mid-2026. Pahadpangira is a darkish fantasy rooted in delusion and folklore. She is taken by the story’s originality and believes it may be expanded right into a franchise. In addition to fronting it, she could function a inventive producer on it.”

mid-day reached out to Barve, who didn’t reply until press time.

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Rahi Anil Barve had initially envisioned ‘Pahadpangira’ as part of the universe of ‘Tumbbad’ (2018), which was co-directed by him and produced by Sohum Shah. However after the 2 parted methods, the director reimagined it as a standalone movie