Ashwatthama movie has been buzzed around for quite some years now. Earlier, it was reported that Vicky Kaushal was roped in by the makers. However, he was withdrawn and Shahid Kapoor was booked for the role. After this crucial news, there was no update by the makers about the same.
The movie is based on the character of Ashwatthama from Mahabharata. He was cursed by Draupadi that he would stay immortal and wander on earth for eternity.
Recently, the film has been confirmed by the makers, indicating its development at the post-production stage. You, you read it right. An official announcement was made by Pooja Entertainment, which also revealed details about cast and staff members. The movie is titled ‘Ashwatthama: The Saga Continues. It will be directed by Sachin Ravi. The movie will depict how Ashwatthama, who has been immortal since ages perceives the modern world.
Shahid Kapoor shared the poster, announcing the news on his Instagram account. He captioned the post by writing, “Myth and reality with blur, as past and present collide, when an ancient legend meets this modern marvel! This is the story of #AshwatthamaTheSagaContinues, the immortal warrior a Magnum Opus you can not miss.”
The recent announcement has caught the audience in a frenzy. They couldn’t seem to await the release of the modern-day drama with the inclination towards age-old mystery. A netizen commented, “Wohaaa Amazinggggg cant wait for it,” while another said, “All the best for this one Shahid.” A user wrote, “The best newssss.”