Overview
- Entertainment outlets report early discussions with Padukone for the female lead opposite Kaushal, with official confirmation still awaited from Maddock Films and the actors’ teams.
- Casting for the role has been tightly guarded during pre‑production, with insiders naming Padukone among the top contenders for the part.
- Padukone’s late‑November visit to Maddock Films’ Santacruz office in Mumbai intensified industry speculation about her possible involvement.
- If finalized, the film would mark Padukone’s first on‑screen collaboration with Kaushal.
- Announced in November 2024, Mahavatar features Kaushal as Parashurama under director Amar Kaushik and producer Dinesh Vijan, with reports noting ongoing prep and schedules that could shape the previously teased Christmas 2026 release window.