Brahmastra 2 director Ayan Mukerji backs off from Dhoom 4; Here's why
Ayan Mukerji has reportedly stepped back from the much-awaited film, Dhoom 4. The filmmaker is currently working on Brahmastra 2.
Last Updated: 12.41 PM, Oct 20, 2025
Dhoom 4 is reportedly in the works, with reports suggesting that Ranbir Kapoor is expected to play the lead role. The film is scheduled to begin shooting in April 2026, target a 2027 release, and Ayan Mukerji was reportedly set to direct the film. However, in a recent development, a report mentioned that Ayan has back off from Dhoom 4.
Ayan Mukerji steps away from Dhoom 4
Bollywood Hungama reported that Ayan Mukerji has backed off from Dhoom 4 and has been in a closed-door conversation with Aditya Chopra. "Ayan believes that films like War 2 and Dhoom 4 were never meant for him, and he wants to do something a lot wider with scope for romance, drama with spectacle vibes and storytelling," an insider told the portal.
Citing the reason more specifically, the source shared that Ayan was just executing what was written on paper by Shridhar Raghavan and had little say on the script and screenplay.
"He does not want to be on another journey of just execution, as he is a passionate filmmaker who prefers to exclusively work on the written material and bring more to the screen than what's written," it shared. The source further confirmed that the decision to step down from Dhoom 4 was taken after a series of conversations with Aditya Chopra and Ranbir Kapoor.
The report also mentioned that both Chopra and Kapoor understood Ayan's point of view and parted ways on the right note. "Ayan is now working on Brahmastra 2 and will take the film on floors in 2026. The writing work is concluded, and some polishing is going on during his stay in the Himalayas," it shared.
Ayan Mukerji is busy with Brahmastra 2
Recently, the War 2 director shared some scenic views from his hotel, which fuelled speculation about Brahmastra Part 2. He also shared a cryptic post captioned, "Pt 2", followed by an "Om" emoji.
One user commented, "Brahmastra 2? I have been waiting for years," while another added, "Is it a hint for Brahmastra: Part 2?"
Meanwhile, watch Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva on JioHotstar and OTTplay Premium. It stars Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in the lead roles.
FAQs
Q: Is Dhoom 4 coming?
A: As per reports, Dhoom 4 is in development, and Ranbir Kapoor is in talks for the lead role.
Q. What is Brahmastra 2 about?
A. Brahmastra 2, also known as Brahmastra: Part Two – Dev, is the sequel to the 2022 film Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva. The film will focus on the story of Dev, a character introduced at the end of the first film.
Q. When is Brahmastra 2 releasing?
A. Brahmastra 2 is scheduled to release in December 2026, while the third part of the trilogy is set to release in December 2027.
Q. Who will return in Brahmastra 2?
A. Ranbir Kapoor is highly likely to reprise his role as Shiva, and Alia Bhatt is expected to return as Isha Chatterjee. Other actors who may return include Amitabh Bachchan as Raghu aka 'Guruji' and Nagarjuna Akkineni as Anish Shetty.
Q. What can we expect from Brahmastra 2?
A. Brahmastra 2 is expected to be darker than the first part, with a dramatic conflict. Director Ayan Mukerji has confirmed that the sequel will be bigger and more ambitious than the first film.