Vicky Kaushal’s 2026 Lineup: What’s Next After Record-Creaking Chhaava?

In 2015, a tall, dark, and handsome actor made his Bollywood debut with the critically acclaimed film Masaan. His emotional and hard-hitting portrayal of a grieving lover sent shivers down the audience’s

spine. But nobody was prepared for what lay ahead. If you haven’t already guessed, we are talking about Vicky Kaushal, one of the finest actors of his generation. After his powerful debut, he went on to prove his mettle with Raman Raghav 2.0, Raazi, Sanju, Manmarziyaan, and more. However, what truly established him as a conventional Bollywood hero was his first box office blockbuster, Uri: The Surgical Strike, in 2019. Since then, he has consistently offered audiences a blend of commercial entertainers and high-quality cinema.2025 was undoubtedly the best year of Kaushal’s professional journey. His period drama Chhaava, in which he portrayed Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, emerged as one of the highest-grossing films of the year. Up next, he has a packed slate of projects lined up.Vicky Kaushal's 2026 Slate

Mahavatar

Directed by Amar Kaushik, Mahavatar is a grand mythological action spectacle featuring Vicky Kaushal as the legendary Chiranjeevi Parashurama. Backed by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films and written by Niren Bhatt, the film marks Vicky’s third collaboration with the producer after Zara Hatke Zara Bachke and Chhaava. The epic is scheduled for a Christmas 2026 theatrical release.

Love & War

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ambitious period drama Love & War stars Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal in lead roles. Set against a wartime backdrop, the film revolves around a love triangle between two army officers and draws inspiration from classic romantic dramas like Pearl Harbour and Sangam. The first official glimpse is expected to drop in January 2026.

Rajkumar Hirani’s Next

Vicky Kaushal is also set to headline Rajkumar Hirani’s upcoming, yet-untitled project. As per reports, the actor has been in discussions with the filmmaker for several months and has now officially come on board. The film is currently in the scripting stage and is expected to go on floors in 2026 after Vicky wraps up Mahavatar.