Ayan Mukerji QUITS Dhoom 4, Wants To Do Something 'Lot Wider' - Reports

As per latest update, Ayan Mukerji has quit the upcoming fourth installment of the Dhoom film series because 'He does not want to be on another journey of just execution.' The filmmaker, after taking a backseat

with Dhoom 4, is now working on Brahmastra 2 which will go on floors in 2026.

Ayan Mukerji steps back from Dhoom 4

As per new reports by Bollywood Hungama

, "Ayan was just executing what was written on paper by Shridhar Raghavan, and had little say on the script and screenplay. He does not want to be on another journey of just execution, as he is a passionate filmmaker who prefers to exclusively work on the written material and bring more to the screen than what's written.""Both Chopra and Kapoor understood Ayan's point of view and have parted ways on the right note. Ayan is now working on Brahmastra 2 and will take the film on floors in 2026. The writing work is concluded, and some polishing is going on during his stay in the Himalayas," the report further read. ALSO READ: Ayan Mukerji's Latest Vacation Pics Hint At Brahmastra 2 In Making, Fans Can't Wait For More Details On Astraverse

Ayan wants to do something a little more wider

"Ayan believes that films like War 2 and Dhoom 4 were never meant for him, and he wants to do something a lot wider with scope for romance, drama with spectacle vibes and storytelling," an insider told the leading news portal.

Ayan Mukerji hints at Brahmastra 2 with latest vacay post

Yesterday, October 19, Mukerji posted a series of pictures from his new vacay location, Himalayas while his caption hinted at the sequel to Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt starrer. It said, "Pt 2," and the social media users instantly linked it with the box office hit. Check out the post:

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New rumours also suggest that Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh might step up to play the lead characters.