EXCLUSIVE: Vicky Kaushal-starrer Mahavatar to go on floors in mid-2026; Amar Kaushik shares EXCITING details: “The prep is going on for 6-7 months. Mujhe toh soch ke hi darr lag raha hai” : Bollywood News
Before the audience sits down to watch the grand Diwali release, Thammathey were treated to a 60-second promotional ad for Shakti Chalini. The teaser confirmed that Aneet Padda would play the lead role and the film would release on December 24, 2026. This was the date that was reserved earlier for Mahavatarstarring Vicky Kaushal, directed by Amar Kaushik and produced by Maddock Films. Maddock is also the producer of Thamma with Amar being one of his producers and mentors. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood HungamaAmar opened on Mahavatar and why it’s his most ambitious film yet.
EXCLUSIVE: Vicky Kaushal starrer Mahavatar to hit the stage in mid-2026; Amar Kaushik shares EXCITING details: “Preparation takes 6-7 months. Mujhe toh soch ke hi darr lag raha hai”
When asked if Mahavatar was postponed, Amar Kaushik replied: “Yes. The preparation lasts 6 to 7 months. Mujhe toh soch ke hi darr lag raha hai. We worked on the set design, weapon design, appearance of each character, etc. The script is finished. Yet we need more time. Vicky will complete his other commitments and after that he will also start his preparation. So we hope to be able to enter service by the middle of next year. »
Amar Kaushaik continued, “For me, it’s a huge passion project. When I was in school in Arunachal Pradesh, there was a Parshuram Kund nearby. I used to ask my mother who Parshuram was but I was told not to talk much about it. I was only told that he was quite short-tempered. Hence, I was quite fascinated by the character. When I heard about him later in life I was impressed and I asked myself: ‘Am I ever going to be able to make a film on this subject?’. Now I have reached a stage where I have an understanding and experience of using VFX. This gave me the confidence to achieve this.
The timing is good because Amar has just delivered Street 2 (2024), the biggest Bollywood hit of all time. Did this also give confidence to Dinesh Vijan to entrust such a big responsibility to Amar Kaushik? Amar replied, “Yes, it always happens. If you haven’t proven yourself, why would anyone give you such responsibility?” Agar aapke bade sapne hai, toh chhote sapne toh poor karo pehle (smiles). In fact, I wouldn’t have started cinema earlier in my career. Mujhe toh abhi bhi darr lag raha hai! »
Read also: BREAKUP! Vicky Kaushal to play Chiranjeevi Parashurama in Amar Kaushik’s Mahavatar, first look at posters; the film will be released in theaters at Christmas 2026
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