Vicky Kaushal-Aditya Sarpotdar's Mahavatar postponed: Thamma director decodes why Shakti Shalini replaced the release date

Vicky Kaushal's Mahavatar was supposed to release on the day Shakti Shalini is announced, but the film is postponed and might not release before 2027

Shakti Shalini, Mahavatar

After working with Ayushmann Khurrana in Thamma director Aditya Sarpotdar was scheduled to work with Vicky Kaushal in the movie Mahavatar. However, the film has been postponed. Aditya confirmed the same recently. Is it because of Vicky's personal commitment, professional schedule change or something entirely different? Find out...

Vicky Kaushal's Mahavatar release postponed

Vicky Kaushal's mythological action-drama Mahavatar has been postponed from its expected December 2026 release. The movie will take longer to complete, and Aditya confirmed why.

Shakti Shalini takes Mahavatar's release date

Aneet Padda's Shakti Shalini has taken the release date initially reserved for Mahavatar. The MHCU film, announced in Thamma's post-credit scene, is officially confirmed for December 24, 2026 release. "Vicky will finish his other commitments and after that, he’ll also start his preparation. Hence, we hope to go on floors by mid-next year," Aditya told Bollywood Hungama in an interview.

Vicky Kaushal's current projects

After delivering the biggest Box Office hit of 2025 in Chhaava, Vicky Kaushal is working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali on Love & War. The film also stars Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in the lead roles. He is also expecting to turn a first-time father soon. Katrina Kaif has confirmed the same by announcing that she was pregnant, thus confirming the speculations as true. Vicky is expected to spend time with her and the baby for a while before returning to sets in mid-2026.

FAQs:

Q: When is Shakti Shalini releasing?

A: Aneet Padda's Shakti Shalini is scheduled to be released on December 24, 2026.

Q: When is Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna's movie Thamma releasing?

A: Thamma is running in cinemas.

Q: Where can I watch the movie Thamma online (OTT)?

A: Thamma will be released digitally on Prime Video. It will first be available for rent starting December 2, 2025, with a full, unlimited streaming release for all subscribers on December 16, 2025.

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