Sunny Deol’s Action Film Parshuram Postponed as Director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat Takes on Hollywood Project
The upcoming action thriller tentatively titled Parshuram, starring Sunny Deol and directed by Kill filmmaker Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, has been put on hold and pushed to 2027. The delay follows Bhat’s commitment to helm an international feature film for Amazon MGM Studios.
What Happened
Backed by producers Madhu Mantena and Mythri Movie Makers, Parshuram was originally scheduled to begin filming in October 2026. However, the project has met a roadblock due to director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat moving forward with his Hollywood directorial debut, titled Deadlocked.
Bhat, who had been in discussions for a Hollywood collaboration for nearly two years, has started preparations for Deadlocked. The American action thriller stars Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx and is set to stream globally on Prime Video. Because the filmmaker is unlikely to commit to another film until Deadlocked wraps production, the makers of Parshuram are assessing whether to wait for his return or hire a replacement director.
Key Highlights
- Project on Hold: Parshuram, featuring Sunny Deol and helmed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, has been postponed to 2027.
- Hollywood Debut: Bhat has committed to directing Deadlocked, an Amazon MGM Studios action film starring Jamie Foxx.
- Plot of Deadlocked: The film centers on a grieving former Marine on jury duty who gets drawn into a deadly courthouse hostage crisis engineered by a defendant’s daughter.
- Producers’ Alternatives: Mythri Movie Makers and Madhu Mantena are weighing whether to wait for Bhat or replace him, while also exploring preliminary plans to fast-track Jaat 2.
- Sunny Deol’s Schedule: Deol’s upcoming releases include Rajkumar Santoshi’s Lahore 1947 on August 14, Shashank Udapurkar’s Gabru, Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana on November 6, and Excel Entertainment’s Antony alongside Jyotika.
Why This Matters
The development shifts the production timeline of a major action collaboration backed by Mythri Movie Makers and Madhu Mantena. It also allows director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat to expand into international cinema following the critical reception of his domestic action film Kill, while giving producers the room to adjust schedules or bring forward alternate titles like Jaat 2.
What to Watch Next
Producers are currently evaluating their next steps regarding whether to retain Bhat or appoint a new director for Parshuram. Additionally, discussions regarding the potential fast-tracking of Jaat 2 remain in their preliminary stages with an official decision awaited.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why has Sunny Deol’s Parshuram been postponed?
The film has been put on hold because director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat is directing Deadlocked, an Amazon MGM Studios project starring Jamie Foxx, and cannot take on other projects until it is finished.
When was Parshuram originally scheduled to begin shooting?
The film was initially expected to go on floors in October 2026 before being pushed to 2027.
What other movies does Sunny Deol have lined up?
Sunny Deol’s lineup includes Lahore 1947, Gabru, Ramayana (where he portrays Lord Hanuman), and the action thriller Antony.
Source: Bollywood Hungama