Overview
- Multiple outlets now report the January start has been pushed, with filming planned for late March 2026.
- Insiders cited by Mid-Day say Rajkumar Hirani and Aamir Khan commissioned a fresh draft to fine-tune the humour–sincerity balance while staying true to Phalke’s legacy.
- The updated screenplay is expected to be finalized in February 2026, after which production is slated to begin.
- The script has been in development for over four years with a credited team led by Hirani alongside Abhijat Joshi, Hindukush Bharadwaj and Avishkar Bharadwaj.
- Reports also note AI-powered period visual references created by Los Angeles-based FX Studios and highlight the duo’s reunion after 3 Idiots and PK.