Nana Patekar died at the age of 75 on Thursday after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa. But the veteran actor will continue to appear on screen, with several of his films yet to be released in theatres or premiered at festivals.
Here are the upcoming films featuring Patekar:
Shakti Shalini
The first on the list is Shakti Shalini, directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and starring Aneet Padda and Vishal Jethwa alongside Patekar.
The Maddock Films horror comedy follows Shakti, an ordinary woman who becomes the protector of Shalini, a vengeful spirit who returns to punish men after being betrayed and killed.
The film is scheduled to release on 4 December 2026.
Eetha
Directed by Laxman Utekar, who previously made Chhaava, Eetha is a biographical drama inspired by the life of Vithabai Narayangaonkar, a celebrated Marathi Tamasha and Lavani performer.
Shraddha Kapoor plays the lead role, with Randeep Hooda, Anant Joshi and Patekar also starring in the film.
The film traces Vithabai’s journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of Maharashtra’s most celebrated folk theatre artists. It is scheduled for release on 4 December 2026.
The Confession of Mary
Patekar’s The Confession of Mary is set to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Ananth Narayan Mahadevan, the film is based on the 1966 murder of Mariyakkutty, a Catholic woman whose death led to a priest being accused and sentenced to death. He was later acquitted and released.
The film also stars Adil Hussain, Ashish Vidyarthi, Gautam Rode, Joy Sengupta, Neha Mahajan, Pankhuri Awasthi and Meenakshi Martins.
Kuku Ki Kundali
Directed by Sharan Sharma, Kuku Ki Kundali stars Patekar alongside Bhuvan Bam and Wamiqa Gabbi.
The film revolves around a love story thrown into turmoil after a horoscope creates complications between the couple and their families. Official release information is not yet available.
Vedanta
Patekar is also part of Vedanta, directed by Rajeshwar Pandey Raaj.
The film’s plot and release details are not yet clear. It also stars Sandeepa Dhar, Vikrant Massey and Mukesh Tiwari.
(Edited By Raunaq Lekhi)