New Delhi:
Vicky Kaushal is on a roll. The actor not too long ago introduced his new venture and likewise shared the primary poster of his upcoming movie Mahavatar. The actor will play the function of Chiranjeevi Parashurama in Amar Kaushik’s directorial. The extremely anticipated movie, which is able to showcase the mythological warrior’s story, is scheduled to launch on Christmas 2026.
Within the posters, the actor seems to be unrecognisable as he sports activities lengthy hair and a rugged beard. In one of many posters, he’s seen carrying a rust-coloured dhoti, adorned with Rudraksha beads on his wrists and arms, and holding a weapon – all symbols of the highly effective Parashurama.
In his put up, Vicky wrote, “Dinesh Vijan brings to life the story of the everlasting warrior of dharma! Vicky Kaushal stars as Chiranjeevi Parashurama in #Mahavatar, directed by Amar Kaushik. Coming to cinemas – Christmas 2026!”
ICYDK, Parashurama, also referred to as Parashuram Avatar, was the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu. On this incarnation, Vishnu took the type of a human to rid the Earth of the tyrant Chakravarti Samrat Karthaveerya Arjuna, whose ego and vanity had corrupted him. Parashurama’s mission was to revive dharma and his story is one among immense devotion, power and resilience.
Parashurama was Chiranjeevi, that means immortal. He was born as Ramabhadra within the Bhargava clan, headed by Bhrigu, one of many mind-born sons of Lord Brahma. His identify, Parashurama, was earned after he acquired the mighty Parashu (axe) from Lord Shiva, which grew to become his iconic weapon. With this weapon, he led the Devas to victory in a vital battle towards the Asuras.
Along with his function within the battle towards the Asuras, Parashurama performed a pivotal function within the Mahabharata. He’s remembered as a trainer of warriors, instructing Bheeshma, Dronacharya and Karna within the artwork of warfare and weaponry. Parashurama additionally fought towards Bheeshma to meet Amba’s vow of revenge, although he was in the end unsuccessful.
On the work entrance, Vicky Kaushal was final seen in Unhealthy Newz alongside Triptii Dimri and Ammy Virk. He’ll subsequent be seen in Love & Battle, co-starring celeb couple Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor.