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Ayan Mukerji Reportedly Leaves Dhoom 4, Refocuses on Brahmastra 2 for 2026 Shoot

Reports attribute his exit to limited creative control on a prewritten script.

Overview

  • Multiple Indian outlets citing insiders report that Mukerji stepped back after discussions with YRF’s Aditya Chopra and Ranbir Kapoor, with the split described as amicable.
  • Sources say he felt large action franchises were a poor fit after War 2, favoring material that offers him greater authorship in storytelling and tone.
  • The Brahmastra: Part Two – Dev script is reportedly complete with polishing underway during his mountain retreat, and production is targeted for 2026.
  • Mukerji’s Instagram post captioned “Pt 2” with an Om emoji prompted fan speculation about the sequel, though neither he nor YRF has issued a formal confirmation.
  • Yash Raj Films is said to be exploring new direction plans for Dhoom 4, with possibilities including an in-house filmmaker or Aditya Chopra, and some reports suggest the casting could also be reconsidered.