Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Dhanush Join Hands For Mythological Jungle Drama With P.S. Mithran
In a landmark Bollywood-South crossover, according to Variety India, Sanjay Leela Bhansali is teaming up with Tamil superstar Dhanush for a large-scale mythological jungle drama. The project marks one of the most exciting pan-India collaborations in recent times, bringing together Bhansali’s opulence and Dhanush’s raw intensity. Mounted as an ambitious saga rooted in mythology, the jungle-set film aims to blend folklore with spectacle. Bhansali will back the film under his Bhansali Productions banner.
Tamil filmmaker P.S. Mithran has been roped in to direct, marking his Hindi cinema debut. Known for sharp thrillers like Irumbu Thirai, Hero, and the spy-action Sardar, Mithran will also work with Dhanush for the first time. The choice of director signals a grounded, narrative-driven approach to the mythological canvas. Bhansali producing and Mithran directing gives the film both scale and story muscle. Casting Dhanush as lead points to a rugged, character-driven protagonist at the center of the jungle mythology.
Details of the plot are under wraps, but the film is being described as a large-scale jungle-set saga with mythological roots. Bhansali’s involvement ensures grandeur in visuals, music, and production design, while Mithran’s sensibility hints at a tight, high-concept narrative. For Dhanush, this marks another major Hindi outing after Raanjhanaa, Shamitabh, and Atrangi Re, but his first in the mythological space. The crossover unites three distinct cinematic voices for a truly pan-India product.
The Bhansali-Dhanush-Mithran collaboration sets up one of the most anticipated announcements of 2026. A mythological jungle drama with that trio promises scale, substance, and surprise casting. With Bhansali producing, Mithran directing, and Dhanush headlining, expectations are sky-high. More details on the title, shoot schedule, and co-stars are awaited. For now, Bollywood and South cinema just got a major mythological crossover to watch.
