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Vicky Kaushal to Bulk Up for 'Mahavatar' as Shoot Is Reported for October 2026

The team has entered pre-production, targeting Dharini casting as Kaushal readies to begin a post-April transformation.

Overview

  • Filming is reported to start in October 2026 for Amar Kaushik’s mythological epic produced by Dinesh Vijan.
  • Kaushal will begin a major bulk-up after wrapping Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War in April, shifting from an athletic build to a heavy, wrestler-like frame with a rugged look and long, matted hair.
  • Departments including cinematography, art, production and costume have started soft pre-production to develop the film’s world.
  • The search continues for the female lead, Dharini, with reports calling earlier Deepika Padukone speculation baseless.
  • The project was announced for a Christmas 2026 theatrical release, with Kaushal portraying Chiranjeevi Parashurama.