Vicky Kaushal Locks 18 Months For Amar Kaushik’s Mahavatar Post Love and War; Filming Begins January 2027

Vicky Kaushal is going all in for his next mega-project. After wrapping Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love and War, the actor has blocked a massive 18-month window for director Amar Kaushik’s ambitious film Mahavatar. According to Pinkvilla reports the shoot is slated to begin in January 2027. This signals one of the biggest physical and time commitments of Vicky’s career. The actor is known for undergoing intense prep, and Mahavatar looks set to be his most demanding role yet.

The Vicky-Amar Kaushik pairing is already creating huge buzz. Kaushik, who delivered the genre-bending horror-comedy Stree 2 and the rooted drama Bhediya, is now scaling up with Mahavatar. Details of the plot are tightly guarded, but the title hints at a mythological or larger-than-life character-driven saga. An 18-month schedule points to extensive VFX, action, and transformation work. Vicky blocking this much time post-Love and War shows his confidence in the script and vision.

For Vicky Kaushal, this marks a strategic career move. After Uri, Sardar Udham, Sam Bahadur, and the upcoming Love and War with Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, the actor is picking only event films. Mahavatar with Amar Kaushik fits that pattern of high-concept, pan-India projects. The January 2027 start gives the team nearly 20 months for pre-production, prep, and physical transformation. A late 2028 or 2029 release is likely given the scale.

If the 18-month block is true, Mahavatar will be one of the most closely watched Indian films of the decade. Vicky Kaushal committing this deeply, plus Amar Kaushik’s hot streak, guarantees sky-high expectations. More details on the genre, co-stars, and studio backing are awaited. For now, Vicky’s slate is set: finish Love and War, then dive headfirst into Mahavatar from January 2027. The actor is betting big on Kaushik’s vision.