Updated On: 25 October, 2025 02:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Actor Ayushmann Khurrana welcomed Aneet Padda into Maddock’s Horror Comedy Universe with the upcoming film Shakti Shalini. He lauds her journey, calling her a dreamer and encourages her to chase her rise upwards and onwards

Ayushmann Khurrana and Aneet Padda
Actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who is currently basking in the success of his latest release Thamma, shared his excitement as the film’s ending surprised fans with the announcement of Aneet Padda starring in Shakti Shalini. Early viewers of Thamma were treated to a first look at the film’s casting and release details. Ayushmann has now amped up the excitement by warmly welcoming Aneet Padda into Maddock’s Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU) with Shakti Shalini.
Ayushmann took to his Instagram stories to congratulate and officially welcome Saiyaara star Aneet Padda into the MHCU with Shakti Shalini. The announcement was revealed as part of Thamma’s end credits. He posted the clip on his Instagram story and wrote: “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.”