Vicky Kaushal roped in to play Lord Parshuram in Dinesh Vijan's next

Actor Vicky Kaushal is on a roll, showcasing his versatility by doing different roles each time. He is soon be seen playing the Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, eldest son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Chhaava. After this iconic role, the actor is set to play Chiranjeevi Parashuram in Mahavatar, an upcoming mythological film. The project will be helmed by Stree 2 director Amar Kaushik, the makers announced on Wednesday.

The film, which hails from producer Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films, will feature



Kaushal as Chiranjeevi Parashurama, the 'eternal warrior of dharma'. Along with the film announcement, the makers also unveiled its release date, i.e. on Christmas 2026. Maddock Films unveiled the project on its social media handles along with a first-look poster of Kaushal.

''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!" the studio posted on Instagram.