{"id":20078,"date":"2025-10-22T21:34:13","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T21:34:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/22\/complete-timeline-of-shraddha-kapoor-aneet-padda-and-akshay-kumars-mhcu-films\/"},"modified":"2025-10-22T21:34:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T21:34:13","slug":"complete-timeline-of-shraddha-kapoor-aneet-padda-and-akshay-kumars-mhcu-films","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/22\/complete-timeline-of-shraddha-kapoor-aneet-padda-and-akshay-kumars-mhcu-films\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete Timeline Of Shraddha Kapoor, Aneet Padda And Akshay Kumar&#8217;s MHCU Films"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div id=\"gallery-photo-1\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 phtwrp\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/10\/news18-11-2025-10-f6512f157a5e028d035d29f443a2ec6b.png\" alt=\"Thamma released on October 21. (Photo Credits: Instagram)\" title=\"Thamma released on October 21. (Photo Credits: Instagram)\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"\/><\/figure>\n<p> Rashmika Mandanna and Ayushmann Khurrana&#8217;s Thama is the latest entry in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe, or the MHCU. Dinesh Vijan&#8217;s MHCU project has quickly become one of the most-awaited film franchises in Bollywood today. Starting with Stree and ending with Doosara Mahayudh, Vijan&#8217;s films will blend Indian folklore with horror-comedy filmmaking. But what is the correct order or timeline of these films? Read on to know more.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/div>\n<div id=\"gallery-photo-2\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 phtwrp\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1752810757_1752799352_stree-movie-2025-07-92e243d2edcc30f1dc7e2748a9a6a167.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n<p> Stree is the first instalment of the franchise and is directed by Amar Kaushik. It stars Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, alongside Pankaj Tripathi, Aparshakti Khurana and Abhishek Banerjee.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/div>\n<div id=\"gallery-photo-3\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 phtwrp\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Varun-Kriti-2-2025-07-a801163def8f21821a696d7898231843.jpg\" alt=\"Varun Dhawan Shares Unseen Pic On His \u2018Favourite Tall Girl\u2019 Kriti Sanon's Happy Birthday\" title=\"Varun Dhawan Shares Unseen Pic On His \u2018Favourite Tall Girl\u2019 Kriti Sanon's Happy Birthday\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n<p> Bhediya, the second instalment, was directed by Amar Kaushik as well. The film stars Varun Dhawan alongside Kriti Sanon, Abhishek Banerjee, Deepak Dobriyal and Paalin Kabak.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/div>\n<div id=\"gallery-photo-4\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 phtwrp\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-2025-06-07T181025.611-2025-06-a27edbf2d2bf52c27684d74c19a1f03b.jpg\" alt=\"Sharvari Wagh Celebrates 1 Year Of Munjya: 'Thank You All'\" title=\"Sharvari Wagh Celebrates 1 Year Of Munjya: 'Thank You All'\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n<p> Munjya, the third instalment, was directed by Aditya Sarpotdar. The film stars Abhay Verma, Mona Singh and Sharvari.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/div>\n<div id=\"gallery-photo-5\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 phtwrp\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shraddha-Kapoor-Rajkumar-Rao-Stree-Part-2-2025-07-f9ce0dc41a53e51cbe2f1bf938606aa4.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n<p> The fourth instalment and direct sequel to Stree was directed by Amar Kaushik. Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee and Aparshakti Khurana returned for the sequel.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/div>\n<div id=\"gallery-photo-6\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 phtwrp\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/10\/news18-3-2025-10-dea7c7797983ada7b546dafc42aa2b68.png\" alt=\"According to early estimates by industry tracker Sacnilk (as of 9 pm), Thamma earned Rs 24.87 crore on its opening day.\" title=\"According to early estimates by industry tracker Sacnilk (as of 9 pm), Thamma earned Rs 24.87 crore on its opening day.\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n<p> The fifth instalment in the franchise, titled Thamma, stars Ayushmann Khurrana. The film is directed by Aditya Sarpotdar.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/div>\n<div id=\"gallery-photo-7\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 phtwrp\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/09\/aneet-kiara-2025-09-6f9e9d5e35fbf196e9376ce5bba0c905.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n<p> It was announced that Kiara Advani would enter the MHCU with the project Shakti Shalini. However, Advani opted out to focus on her newborn daughter and was later replaced by Aneet Padda. The film will be released ahead of Christmas next year.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/div>\n<div id=\"gallery-photo-8\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 phtwrp\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Varun-Dhawan-No-entry-2-2025-10-6eb6828e1294cc3da51066522e7da9fc.jpg\" alt=\"After Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan Exits No Entry 2 Due To Date Issues?\" title=\"After Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan Exits No Entry 2 Due To Date Issues?\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n<p> The sixth instalment and a sequel to Bhediya, titled Bhediya 2, is in the pipeline, with Amar Kaushik returning as the director and Varun Dhawan reprising his role. Kriti Sanon might reprise her role as Dr Anika from Bhediya, despite her character&#8217;s supposed death in the film.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/div>\n<div id=\"gallery-photo-9\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 phtwrp\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/10\/alia-bhatt-and-ranbir-kapoors-last-diwali-at-vaastu-2025-10-0a6ae3956e1c4dae277b0f770bf16eaa.jpg\" alt=\"Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, and Raha are set to celebrate their last Diwali at Vaastu\" title=\"Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, and Raha are set to celebrate their last Diwali at Vaastu\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n<p> The eighth instalment in the franchise, Chamunda, will reportedly star Alia Bhatt in a lead role with Akshay Kumar reprising his role from his appearance as the last living descendant of Chandrabhan (Sarkata) in Stree 2. The film is set to release in December 2027.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/div>\n<div id=\"gallery-photo-10\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 phtwrp\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1752810753_1752799348_1752754782_3-2024-08-952a2a26bddc47257f1bd1-2025-07-95741fd60d69b283d54a98bc29232ab0.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n<p> The ninth instalment in the franchise, Stree 3, will feature Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee and Aparshakti Khurana reprising their roles. Akshay Kumar will be the main antagonist, as per reports.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/div>\n<div id=\"gallery-photo-11\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 phtwrp\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Created-in-1931-this-choker-featured-platinum-rubies-diamonds-and-elegant-pearls-2025-07-10T192609.929-2025-07-62af6a7d6b5b095047b0cbd7d41e2382.png\" alt=\"Abhay Verma\u2019s \u2018Journey Vs Destination\u2019 Post Will Make You Scream Wow\" title=\"Abhay Verma\u2019s \u2018Journey Vs Destination\u2019 Post Will Make You Scream Wow\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n<p> The tenth instalment in the franchise and a sequel to Munjya, Maha Munjya will see Abhay Verma and Sharvari reprising their roles as Bittu and Bela, respectively.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/div>\n<div id=\"gallery-photo-12\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 phtwrp\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Thamma-BHediya-2025-09-a17437518f4c76d2002672775bc76964.jpg\" alt=\"Is Varun Dhawan Back As Bhediya? Writer Niren Bhatt Drops Hint About Werewolf In Thamma Trailer\" title=\"Is Varun Dhawan Back As Bhediya? Writer Niren Bhatt Drops Hint About Werewolf In Thamma Trailer\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n<p> The eleventh instalment in the franchise, Pehla Mahayudh, will serve as the first part of the two-part finale for the current phase of the franchise.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/div>\n<div id=\"gallery-photo-13\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 phtwrp\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Aneet-Alia-2025-07-6d5e306ed5c0bae895a23325525285a4.jpg\" alt=\"Aneet Padda Is Overwhelmed By Alia Bhatt\u2019s Praise For Saiyaara\" title=\"Aneet Padda Is Overwhelmed By Alia Bhatt\u2019s Praise For Saiyaara\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n<p> The twelfth instalment in the franchise, Doosara Mahayudh, will pick up directly from the events of Pehla Mahayudh. The film will bring together characters from all previous instalments for a climactic showdown in 2028.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/photogallery\/movies\/bollywood\/stree-to-doosra-mahayudha-complete-timeline-of-shraddha-kapoor-aneet-padda-and-akshay-kumars-mhcu-films-ws-l-9652414.html\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rashmika Mandanna and Ayushmann Khurrana&#8217;s Thama is the latest entry in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe, or the MHCU. Dinesh Vijan&#8217;s MHCU project has quickly become one of the most-awaited film franchises in Bollywood today. Starting with Stree and ending with Doosara Mahayudh, Vijan&#8217;s films will blend Indian folklore with horror-comedy filmmaking. But what is&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":20079,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[46],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20078","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-movies"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20078","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20078"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20078\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20079"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20078"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20078"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20078"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}