'Can't wait to see you shine in Shakti Shalini': Ayushmann Khurrana welcomes 'Saiyaara' actress Aneet Padda to Maddock Horror Comedy Universe

Ayushmann took to Instagram to congratulate and officially welcome Gen Z star Aneet Padda into the MHCU with Shakti Shalini.

In a heartwarming gesture on Saturday, Ayushmann took to Instagram to introduce Aneet’s next film, Shakti Shalini, whose announcement was revealed as part of Thamma’s opening credits — an exciting new chapter in Maddock’s ever-expanding horror-comedy universe.

Both Ayushmann and Aneet, self-made talents and proud outsiders, have carved their own paths in the industry through sheer passion and sincerity, winning over audiences with performances that are rooted, relatable, and full of heart.

He took to Instagram and posted the opening credits on his stories & captioned it saying, "Welcome to the MHCU, @aneetpadda Punjabi aa gaye oye!! From one dreamer to another - keep chasing what you want. Nothing is impossible.. so proud to see someone from Punjab making us all proud.. Can’t wait to see you shine in Shakti Shalini! Onwards and upwards Aneet."

Ayushmann's Thamma continues its winning streak at the box office with the film minting a total of 71.45 crore nett at the box office so far and his big Diwali release has lived up to the expectations in all departments.

Shakti Shalini is slated to release on December 24, 2026.