{
  "id": 10940557,
  "title": "Aneet Padda's Shakti Shalini Postponed, Won't Clash With Shah Rukh Khan's King? Here's What Vishal Jethwa Has To Say | FPJ EXCLUSIVE",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/aneet-paddas-shakti-shalini-postponed-wont-clash-with-shah-rukh-khans",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T11:52:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/aneet-paddas-shakti-shalini-postponed-wont-clash-with-shah-rukh-khans-king-heres-what-vishal-jethwa-has-to-say-fpj-exclusive"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Actor Vishal Jethwa, set to star with Saiyaara's Aneet Padda in the horror-comedy Shakti Shalini, has commented on speculation regarding the film's release date. The movie is planned for a December 24, 2026, theatrical debut, which would potentially conflict with Shah Rukh Khan's anticipated film King. Rumors of a possible postponement to 2027 to evade the box-office clash have surfaced. In an exclusive chat with The Free Press Journal at FICCI FRAMES 2026, Vishal acknowledged hearing about the rumors but refused to confirm or deny the claims, dismissing them as unfounded speculation. As of now, Shakti Shalini remains scheduled for its December 24, 2026, release date. Additionally, Vishal is undergoing significant physical changes to embody his character in the film, which has heightened anticipation for his upcoming project.",
  "summary": "Actor Vishal Jethwa, who will next be seen alongside Saiyaara star Aneet Padda in Shakti Shalini, has reacted to reports surrounding the film’s release date. The horror-comedy is currently slated to hit theatres on December 24, 2026, which would see it clash with Shah Rukh Khan’s much-awaited King. Amid reports of a potential box-office clash, there has been speculation that the makers of Shakti…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}