Dhurandhar's Success: Aditya Dhar's Dream Film With Vicky Kaushal Was Shelved

• Aditya Dhar's ambitious mythological film, The Immortal Ashwatthama, starring Vicky Kaushal, was shelved due to financial and technological limitations.
• Dhar's recent release, Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh, has become a blockbuster, grossing over Rs 437.25 crore domestically.
• The director emphasized his commitment to cinematic excellence, stating he would rather delay a project than compromise on quality.
• The Immortal Ashwatthama was announced in 2021 as a high-concept visual spectacle, but faced production slowdowns and casting changes.
• Dhar is now focusing on the Dhurandhar franchise, with Dhurandhar 2 scheduled for March 2026, clashing with Yash's Toxic.

Why It Matters: Dhurandhar's success provides reassurance to Aditya Dhar after his ambitious Vicky Kaushal film was shelved.