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.