- By Swati Singh
- Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:55 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Vicky Kaushal’s upcoming mythological film Mahavatar is creating buzz as the female lead remains unconfirmed. While earlier reports linked Deepika Padukone and later Shraddha Kapoor to the project, sources now suggest that Harnaaz Sandhu is currently in talks for the role.
In a conversation with News18, a source wrote, "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."
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Vicky Kaushal announced Mahavatar in 2024. The actor shared first look from the movie on his Instagram handle. He 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!"
For his role, Kaushal will undergo a major physical tranformation. Mid-day cited a source saying, "The actor cannot begin his physical prep as he is currently shooting Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War, in which he sports an athletic look. For Mahavatar, he will need to build a heavy frame like that of a wrestler, complete with a rugged look and long, matted hair. After Love & War reaches the finish line in April, the actor will adopt a new diet plan and workout regime to attain the required look."
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About Mahavatar: Mahavatar is an upcoming high-budget Indian mythological film centered on Chiranjeevi Parashurama, the eternal warrior of dharma, played by Vicky Kaushal. Directed by Amar Kaushik and produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films, the film explores the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu and is planned as a grand cinematic spectacle, slated for release during Christmas 2026.