Actor Vicky Kaushal As Parashurama In 'Mahavatar'

Actor Vicky Kaushal will star as Chiranjeevi Parashurama in the upcoming mythological film Mahavatar directed by Amar Kaushik and produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films. The film set for release on Christmas 2026 will feature Vicky with long hair, a beard and a fierce look holding an axe and dressed in a dhoti. 

The first look of the film was revealed on social media with a brief clip and posters. Alongside Mahavatar, Vicky will also play Maratha emperor Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in the period film Chhaava, releasing on December 6, 2024. Directed by Laxman Utekar it also stars Rashmika Mandanna and Akshaye Khanna. 

Additionally Vicky will appear in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love and War, alongside Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor set for release in Christmas 2025. This will be Vicky's first collaboration with Bhansali.