Eetha teaser X reactions: Fans crown Shraddha the face of women-led cinema

The teaser of Eetha offers a first look at Shraddha Kapoor as Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar. Fans reacted to the teaser and praised the film's rooted portrayal of Maharashtra's folk arts.

In Short

• Fans showered praise on Eetha teaser
• Several X users said Kapoor's screen presence looked grand and promising
• One post called it the journey of a woman carrying an artform

The teaser of Eetha was unveiled on Tuesday and has already struck a chord with audiences on social media. Offering a compelling first look at the life of legendary tamasha and lavani artiste Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar, the Shraddha Kapoor-starrer has received praise from X users. Many praised the 39-year-old actor's transformation and the film's rooted storytelling, while others expressed excitement about seeing the inspiring journey of one of Maharashtra's most celebrated folk performers.

One of the users expressed his anticipation for the film and wrote, “#ShraddhaKapoor Screen Presentation.#Eetha Teaser Is Literally Fantastic & Fabulous. Can't Wait,” while another user wrote, “first a 500 crore blockbuster with stree. now another female-led film eetha. Shraddha Kapoor is the face of successful female-led commercial cinema.” A third chimed in and wrote, “This isn't just the story of a performer. It's the story of a woman who carried an entire art form on her shoulders!! #Eetha looks incredible.”

Another wrote, “This looks absolutely grand. Now all eyes will be on how she delivers the performance. #eetha.”

Eetha teaser

Rich in vibrant visuals, colourful traditional attire and captivating glimpses of stage performances, the teaser immerses viewers in the world of tamasha and lavani, the folk art forms that defined Vithabai's life and legacy. It culminates with the powerful line, "Paan mein paan chakhna ho toh meetha, aur toofan ko nachte dekhna ho toh... Eetha!", portraying the titular character as an unstoppable force of nature.

Directed by Laxman Utekar and produced by Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films, the musical biopic traces Vithabai's journey between 1940 and 1990 and celebrates her contribution to Maharashtra's folk performance traditions.

Who is Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar?

Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar remains one of the most celebrated names in Marathi folk theatre. Revered for her contributions to tamasha and lavani, she captivated audiences with her powerful performances and played a pivotal role in preserving and popularising Maharashtra's rich folk traditions. Born into a family of performers, Vithabai devoted her life to the stage and went on to become a towering figure in the world of Marathi folk arts.

The film is scheduled to release in cinemas on August 28, 2026.

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