Vicky Kaushal's first look as Lord Parashurama unveiled; fans left beyond excited

The Punjabi munda and the national crush of India has got fans all hyped up with his appearance in the new movie "Mahavatar". The filmmakers have just dropped the first look of Kaushal from the movie, where he portrays Lord Parashurama. Directed by Amar Kaushik, this film is all set to hit the theaters on Christmas 2026.

The poster is bound to keep fans on their toes, showcasing Vicky with his long locks and a remarkable makeover. Additionally, it highlights a trishul that he is gripping in the image, adding to the anticipation for the movie.

The post read, "Dinesh Vijan brings to life the story of the eternal warrior of dharma! Vicky Kaushal stars as Chiranjeevi Parashurama in #Mahavatar, directed by Amar Kaushik. Coming to cinemas - Christmas 2026! @vickykaushal09 #DineshVijan @amarkaushik @nirenbhatt @sharadakarki @pvijan @just_in_varghese @maddockfilms"

Fans were beyond excited after seeing the poster. One of the fans wrote,"Wow!! He looks unrecognisable," while another wrote,"Just can’t wait to watch this." Third user wrote,"Vicky Kaushal in his best form."

As per a Bollywood Hungama report, Vicky Kaushal was keen to be part of a big-scale project, and producer Dinesh Vijan offered him a script that he simply couldn't turn down.

Vicky's upcoming movie will be a lavish production where he will take on the character of Lord Parshuram. The actor was instantly captivated by the storyline and committed to the project without any second thoughts.

The report also mentioned that pre-production is scheduled to kick off in January 2025, with filming set to commence in November the following year.