For long, the question was: who will be the lead in Shakti Shalini, the latest instalment in Maddock Films’ horror comedy universe? That was settled when the banner announced that Aneet Padda will front the film. Now, many have been wondering who plays the antagonist in Aditya Sarpotdar’s directorial venture, and we’ve got the answer. Viineet Kumar Siingh’s team has confirmed to mid-day that he has been roped in as the horror comedy’s villain.

Siingh, who starred in Mukkabaaz (2018) and Superboys of Malegaon (2025), has joined the shoot in Mumbai. The actor’s team revealed, “This will be a departure from anything that Viineet has played before. He essays a darker antagonist here.”

A week-long shoot in Mumbai is on the cards, after which Siingh will take a break to shoot for Dahaad 2. The unit will then move to Madhya Pradesh. Siingh will resume shooting for the film in May. A source shared, “Shakti Shalini has high-octane drama, and the makers believe that an ensemble cast of Aneet, Viineet, and Vishal Jethwa will bring the gravitas that it needs.”