Vicky Kaushal's Mahavatar Postponed? Director Amar Kaushik Reveals Why Film Needs More Time

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eagerly waiting for Vicky Kaushal’s much-anticipated mythological action drama Mahavatar will have to wait a little longer. The film, which was earlier expected to release in December 2026, has now been postponed. Director Amar Kaushik revealed why the project, his most ambitious to date, is taking additional time to come together.

Mahavatar with Vicky Kaushal postponed

Before audiences settled in to watch the grand Diwali release Thamma, they were surprised with a 60-second announcement promo for Shakti Shalini. The teaser confirmed Aneet Padda as the lead and its release date, December 24, 2026. Interestingly, this date was originally reserved for Mahavatar, starring Vicky Kaushal, directed by Amar Kaushik, and produced by Maddock Films. Confirming the delay, Amar Kaushik told Bollywood Hungama,, “Yes. The prep is going on for 6-7 months. Mujhe toh soch ke hi darr lag raha hai. We have worked on the set design, weapon design, how every character would look, etc. The scripting is done. Yet, we need more time. Vicky will finish his other commitments and after that, he’ll also start his preparation. Hence, we hope to go on floors by mid-next year.”

Why is Mahavatar special?

Amar further described Mahavatar as a project close to his heart. “For me, it is a huge passion project. When I was in school in Arunachal Pradesh, there used to be a Parshuram Kund close by. I used to ask my mother who Parshuram was but I was told not to talk much about it. I was only told that he was quite hot-tempered. Hence, I was quite fascinated by the character. When I read about it later in life, I was wowed and kept wondering, ‘Will I ever be able to make a film on this subject?’”He continued, “Now, I have reached a stage where I have an understanding and experience of using VFX. That gave me the confidence to pull it off.”Amar’s statement makes it clear that Mahavatar is shaping up to be an ambitious and visually grand project. While fans may have to wait longer to witness Vicky Kaushal in this mythological avatar, it seems the extra time will only ensure a larger-than-life cinematic experience worthy of the legend of Parshuram.