Vicky Kaushal is currently busy with the shoot of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love And War. And he will be immediately gearing up next for one of the most ambitious projects of his career. The actor has already
been prepping for Amar Kaushik’s mythological epic Mahavatar, backed by Maddock Films. Pinkvilla has quoted sources saying that Vicky Kaushal will begin an intensive prep schedule from June 2026, immediately after completing his commitments on the Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial.
The source said, “Vicky has committed to a rigorous six-month training program that includes physical transformation, bulking up, and a series of acting workshops tailored specifically for the film. “Amar has designed a very detailed prep module for Vicky. It’s not just about the physicality, but also about getting into the psychological and emotional graph of the character. The film is slated to go on floors in January 2027 and will be shot over an extensive one-year schedule, wrapping up by December 2027. During this period, Vicky plans to dedicate himself exclusively to Mahavatar, avoiding any other professional commitments to maintain continuity in the role.
“Vicky is treating Mahavatar as a once-in-a-lifetime project. He wants to be fully invested, which is why he has consciously decided not to take up any other assignments during the shoot,” the source adds.
Earlier, a source close to the development exclusively told News18, “The makers were keen on casting a fresh face opposite Vicky Kaushal in Mahavatar to create a new on-screen pairing, and they are in conversation with Harnaaz Sandhu for the role. This fresh pairing will bring together two Punjab-rooted actors, which will keep the viewers hooked.”
In 2024, Vicky Kaushal announced the project and shared the first look of Mahavatar which immediately went viral. Sharing the look, the actor wrote, “Dinesh Vijan brings to life the story of the eternal warrior of dharma! Vicky Kaushal stars as Chiranjeevi Parashurama in #Mahavatar, directed by Amar Kaushik. Coming to cinemas – Christmas 2026!”
