Director Amar Kaushik calls ‘Mahavatar’ with Vicky Kaushal a divine responsibility
Stree director Amar Kaushik has described his upcoming mythological film Mahavatar, starring Vicky Kaushal, as one of the most significant and spiritually driven projects of his career.
The filmmaker, known for shaping Maddock Films’ hit horror-comedy universe, said preparations for Mahavatar are underway, with work progressing on costumes and set designs. Shooting is expected to begin next year.
“This film is a very big responsibility for me. It has come from God because this character has been with me since childhood,” Kaushik told PTI in an interview. “We used to live near the Parashuram Kund in Arunachal Pradesh and visited it often. Every visit fascinated me deeply, and that connection has stayed with me.”
Kaushik admitted he had long wanted to bring the story to life but was unsure how to approach it due to the scale and visual demands. “It required huge resources and extensive VFX. I wanted to make sure the film stayed true to the vision I have carried in my mind for years,” he said.
Speaking about his collaboration with Vicky Kaushal, the director said the actor’s sincerity and humility made him the perfect choice for the role. “Whenever I meet him, I see a lot of purity in him. He’s the best person to portray this character. We will begin shooting once Vicky completes his current commitments,” Kaushik said.
Alongside Mahavatar, Kaushik continues to expand the Maddock Films horror-comedy universe as a producer. His next production, Shakti Shalini, stars Saiyaara actor Aneet Padda and joins the successful lineup that includes Stree, Bhediya, Stree 2, Munjya, and the recently released Thamma.
Asked if he plans to move beyond the genre, Kaushik said, “That’s why I am working on Mahavatar and that’s why I directed Bala. I’m producing other films too. But I can’t leave the horror-comedy universe because people have showered so much love on it. I can’t ignore that responsibility.”
Kaushik added that while his creative ambitions span multiple genres, he feels deeply committed to audiences who have embraced his storytelling. “I want to keep building on that connection and continue entertaining them for many years to come,” he said.