Shahid Kapoor's film Ashwatthama: The Saga Continues put on hold? Here's what we know

Ashwathama: The Saga Continues, starring Shahid Kapoor in the lead roles, was announced this year at a grand Amazon Prime Video event. The film was to be directed by Kannada filmmaker Sachin B Ravi and produced by Amazon Studios and Pooja Entertainment. Shahid had reportedly begun the physical prep for the movie. However, the latest development is that Kapoor's movie has apparently been put on hold.

Ashwatthama: The Saga Continues put on hold?

According to a Mid-Day report, Shahid Kapoor's movie Ashwatthama: The Saga Continues is currently put on hold due to budget constraints and logistical challenges. The initial budget for this movie was set to be Rs 500 crore. However, the budget increased as the pre-production of the film progressed.

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"The project’s scale was enormous. The idea was to create something that could rival international fantasy-action films. Ashwatthama was supposed to be shot across multiple countries. But as we began working out the logistics and coordinating shoots across international locations, it became clear that staying within budget would be a serious challenge. Pooja Entertainment’s debt became another big factor," a source told the tabloid.

For the uninitiated, Shahid has begun physical preparation for the film, which was set to be in the present day. The narrative was to blend in mythological themes inspired by Ashwatthama, from Maharabharata. 

Since Ashwatthama: The Saga Continues, the film is apparently put on hold, Shahid is now focusing on filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj's movie. "Given the current state of the market, studios are being cautious about green-lighting mega-budget films. A project like Ashwatthama comes with a lot of risk," a source added.

On the work front for Shahid Kapoor

Work-wise, Shahid Kapoor will next be seen in Devaa. Directed by Roshan Andrrews, the film is scheduled for a theatrical release on February 14, 2025. It stars Pooja Hedga in a pivotal role.

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