Vicky Kaushal to play ‘eternal warrior of dharma’ Chiranjeevi Parashurama in ‘Mahavatar’

Bollywood star Vicky Kaushal is all set to play Chiranjeevi Parashurama in the upcoming film “Mahavatar” directed by Amar Kaushik. The film is slated to release in December 2026.Vicky took to Instagram, where he shared a string of posters of the film, featuring him. The actor looks unrecognizable as he sports long hair and a long rugged beard. In one poster, the actor is seen sporting a rust hued dhoti along with Rudraksh on his wrist and arm. He is even seen carrying a weapon.

For the caption, Vicky 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!”

Other details about the film are under wraps.

Talking about Parashuram, who is also known as Parashuram Avatar, was the sixth important avatar of Lord Vishnu. In this avatar, Lord Vishnu was in the form of a human. He came to Earth to stop Chakravarti Samrat Karthaveerya Arjuna as he had turned evil due to his ego and non-humility.It is believed that Parashurama was Chiranjeevi, meaning he was immortal. He was a great devotee of Lord Shiva. Born as Ramabhadra of the Bhargava Clan (headed by Bhrigu, one of the Manvantaras of Lord Brahma), he later gained the name of Parashurama when he obtained Mahakaal’s Parashu (axe weapon) and lead the Devas to victory against the Asuras in a war in which the Devas were losing.

According to reports, he also played a vital role in Mahabharata, teaching Bheeshma, Dronacharya and Karna the art of war and weaponry and fought against Bheeshma to fulfil Amba’s request to kill Bheeshma, though he failed to do so.

He was a master of weapons and especially the Parashu and the bow he wields.

I Want To Become Mother: Samantha Ruth Prabhu

South Indian actress Samantha has been praised for winning the hearts of fans through her compelling performances, and at present, it is her turn to share some of her personal desires and happiness in the context of an interview in aid of her latest series, Citadel: Honey Bunny, co-starring Varun Dhawan.

The talented actress, who keeps making waves in the entertainment world, revealed she had a desire to become a mother. According to Samantha, it was never too late to become a mother.

“I have always wanted to be a mother,” Samantha said. “It’s quite a beautiful experience. I am looking forward to it. People often worry about age, but I think there is no time in life when you cannot be a mother.”

In Citadel: Honey Bunny, Samantha has a child actor as her on-screen daughter. Talking about working with the child actor, she says, “Working with the child actor was an incredible experience. It’s so talented and adorable; it felt like I was interacting with my daughter.”

She flashes a cheerful smile when asked about her current state of mind. “I’m in a very happy space right now,” she says. “I know how to take care of myself and focus on what matters.”