Sunny Deol’s much-anticipated action film Parshuram has been postponed indefinitely. The project, directed by Kill fame Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, is now on hold because the filmmaker has moved on to a Hollywood project.
For months, reports suggested that Sunny Deol and Nikhil Nagesh Bhat were teaming up for a large-scale action thriller. The film was backed by Madhu Mantena and Mythri Movie Makers and was expected to begin production in October 2026. However, that plan has now changed.
Why Parshuram Was Postponed
The main reason for the delay is Nikhil Nagesh Bhat’s new commitment. According to News18, the filmmaker has signed on to direct Deadlocked, an action thriller for Amazon MGM Studios. The film will star Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx.
Bhat gained wide recognition for Kill, which raised the bar for action cinema in India. His Hollywood move was in discussion for some time, and now it has directly affected the Parshuram schedule.
Title Change from Lakhan to Parshuram
Before the postponement, the film had already gone through a title change. The project was earlier tentatively called Lakhan. According to Pinkvilla, the makers officially locked the new title Parshuram, which better suited the film’s epic scale.
The title change was widely reported across entertainment media. The Times of India also confirmed that the actioner would be called Parshuram, replacing the earlier tentative title.
"Sunny Deol and Kill director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat's action film shifts from Lakhan to Parshuram, better suiting its epic scale." — Instagram
What This Means for the Film
The indefinite postponement means fans will have to wait longer for this collaboration. There is no confirmed new start date for Parshuram. The film’s producers, Madhu Mantena and Mythri Movie Makers, have not yet announced any revised schedule.
This is a significant setback for the project, especially since it was expected to be a major action release. The combination of Sunny Deol’s star power and Nikhil Nagesh Bhat’s action direction had generated strong interest among audiences.
Our Take: A Delay That Makes Sense
In our view, this postponement is understandable. Nikhil Nagesh Bhat has a rare opportunity to direct a Hollywood film with a star like Jamie Foxx. That is a big career move, and it makes sense that he would prioritize it.
However, the indefinite timeline is concerning. Projects that are put on hold without a clear date often face long delays or even cancellation. Fans of Sunny Deol and action cinema will hope that Parshuram does not suffer that fate.
For now, the film remains in limbo. The producers have not indicated when production might resume. Until then, audiences can only wait and watch how this situation develops.
