After delivering hits like Stree and Bhediya, filmmaker Amar Kaushik is now venturing into an entirely new world mythology. His upcoming film, Mahavatar, starring Vicky Kaushal, promises to be an epic rooted in faith, mythology, and personal memory. Kaushik calls it “a story that came from God,” describing it as one of the most spiritually meaningful films of his career.
A Story Born from Faith and Childhood Memories
In a recent conversation with PTI, Kaushik revealed that Mahavatar has been in his heart for years, inspired by his upbringing in Arunachal Pradesh. “We used to live near Parashuram Kund, and visiting it was a family ritual. The character has been with me since childhood,” he shared. The filmmaker added that while he always wanted to tell this story, the challenge lay in doi