Shahid Kapoor To Star In Ashwatthama-The Saga Continues, Will Play A Mythological Hero For The 1st Time – News18

Shahid Kapoor, who was last seen in Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, is all set to star in a mythological drama. It was earlier reported that Shahid has teamed up with Vashu Bhagnani for his next film and this will be the first time that he will play a mythological hero. Now, the makers have finally confirmed the project at Amazon Prime’s event today.

The film, titled Ashwatthama – The Saga Continues, delves into the legend of the immortal warrior Ashwatthama from the Mahabharata, who is believed to walk among us even today. Set in the present era, marked by rapid technological advancements and humanity’s remarkable capabilities, Ashwatthama confronts the challenges of modernity, facing off against formidable adversaries in a high-octane, action-packed narrative.

As the mystery of a legendary figure thrust into the chaos of the present day unravels, the film explores the inner psyche of an immortal being, revealing how he perceives the world he has witnessed for thousands of years.

PeepingMoon.com had earlier quoted an industry source as saying, “Vashu Bhagnani and Jackky Bhagnani have been developing this ambitious project since early this year and are determined to create a visual spectacle that promises audiences a cinematic experience like never seen before in Indian cinema. It will be mounted on a humongous scale with a global VFX team and an ensemble cast comprising actors from across the Indian film industry. Shahid is already signed on and will undergo intense physical training to embody the character of Ashwatthama.”

Filmmaker Aditya Dhar was also supposed to make a film on Ashwatthama. The film was supposed to star Vicky Kaushal in the lead. However, Aditya Dhar recently revealed that the mythological superhero actioner was “too big” for the Indian cinema and therefore, the team understood it was “impossible to make it” considering the budgeting constraints.