Bollywood star Vicky Kaushal is all set to play the role of Chiranjeevi Parashuram in the upcoming film “Mahavatar” directed by Amar Kaushik. This movie is going to release in December 2026.
Vicky shared a string of posters from the film, featuring her. The actor looks unrecognizable as he sports long hair and a long scruffy beard. In one of the posters, the actor is seen sporting a rusty dhoti with Rudraksha on his wrist and arm. He is even seen carrying a weapon.
For the caption, Vicky wrote: “Dinesh Vijan brings to life the story of Dharma’s eternal warrior! Vicky Kaushal plays the role of Chiranjeevi Parashuram in #Mahavatar directed by Amar Kaushik. Coming to cinemas – Christmas 2026!”
More details about the film are under wraps.
Let’s talk about Parashurama, also known as Parashurama Avatar, was the sixth important incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu was in human form in this incarnation. He came to earth to stop the Chakravarti Emperor Karthavirya Arjuna because he had turned evil due to his ego and non-humility.
It is believed that Parashurama was Chiranjeevi, meaning he was immortal. He was a great devotee of Lord Shiva. Born as Ramabhadra of the Bhargava clan (headed by Bhrigu, one of Lord Brahma’s minions), he later acquired the name Parashurama when he received the Parshu (axe weapon) of Mahakala and led the gods in a war against the Asuras. led to victory in Which the gods were missing.