Five unreleased Nana Patekar films audiences are yet to see
Nana Patekar’s death has brought renewed attention to the veteran actor’s remarkable body of work, but his screen presence will continue to be felt, with several projects still awaiting release.
BizAsiaLive.com brings readers a look at five unreleased films featuring the late Nana Patekar.
‘Shakti Shalini’
Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, the Maddock Films horror comedy stars Aneet Padda and Vishal Jethwa alongside Patekar. The film is part of the studio’s horror-comedy universe and is currently in post-production.
‘Eetha’
Laxman Utekar’s Marathi drama is inspired by the life of celebrated folk performer Vithabai Narayangaonkar. The film stars Shraddha Kapoor, Randeep Hooda and Anant Joshi, with Patekar also part of the cast. It is scheduled for release on 4 December 2026.
‘The Confession of Mary’
Directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Ananth Narayan Mahadevan, the film is based on the real-life murder of Mariyakkutty, a case involving a Catholic priest who was accused and sentenced to death before being acquitted. Patekar stars alongside Adil Hussain and Ashish Vidyarthi, among others.
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‘Kuku Ki Kundali’
Sharan Sharma’s film features Patekar alongside Bhuvan Bam and Wamiqa Gabbi. The story revolves around a relationship thrown into turmoil after a horoscope creates complications between a couple and their families. The film is currently listed as unreleased, with no official release date announced.
‘Vedanta’
Patekar is also part of ‘Vedanta’, directed by Rajeshwar Pandey Raaj. The project features Vikrant Massey and Sandeepa Dhar, with further details about its storyline and release currently limited.
Together, the five projects offer audiences the opportunity to see Patekar in a range of roles across Hindi and Marathi cinema, ensuring that his performances will continue to reach audiences beyond his passing.
