Shraddha Kapoor stars in Eetha, a film on tamasha artist Vithabai Narayangaonkar

What's new

The trailer of Eetha has been released. Shraddha Kapoor plays Vithabai Narayangaonkar, a tamasha artist from Maharashtra. Maddock Films and Kathputli Creations unveiled the trailer. Director Laxman Utekar made the film. A trailer launch event was held at a single-screen cinema hall in Mumbai.

Why it matters

For readers in Maharashtra, the film brings attention to tamasha and Lavani, folk art forms that Scroll.in says have faded over time. Fans of Shraddha Kapoor will see a new kind of role from her, after the Stree films. Producer Dinesh Vijan said the film is meant for a theatre experience, so viewers may need to watch it on the big screen.

What others say

Bollywood Hungama reported that Dinesh Vijan said Shraddha Kapoor would be known as an actor "before and after" Eetha. He also praised Randeep Hooda and the music duo Ajay-Atul. Bollywood Bubble quoted Shraddha Kapoor calling the role exciting and said the film reunites her with Maddock Films.

What we don't know yet

The sources do not give a release date for the film. They do not say how the film portrays Vithabai's life in detail. Bollywood Hungama reported the launch event started late but did not give a reason.