Following a series of high-stakes projects, Ranbir Kapoor is reportedly standing at a significant crossroads in his career. With a slate that already includes Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War, the actor is now evaluating his next “big move,” which appears to be a toss-up between two of the most anticipated sequels in Indian cinema.
According to an exclusive report by Pinkvilla, Kapoor is currently in the process of deciding between Ayan Mukerji’s Brahmastra 2 and the fourth installment of Yash Raj Films’ legendary action franchise, Dhoom 4. Both projects represent massive industrial scales, but they offer vastly different creative paths for the actor as he navigates the next phase of his career.
Brahmastra Part 2: Dev has been in the works for some time, with Ayan Mukerji deep in the pre-visualization and script-writing phase. The sequel to the 2022 fantasy-action hit is expected to dive deeper into the Astraverse, requiring a massive time commitment for VFX-heavy production. On the other hand, Dhoom 4 presents a chance for Ranbir to step into the shoes of the iconic antagonist—a role previously handled by superstars like Hrithik Roshan and Aamir Khan. The “reboot” of the Dhoom franchise has been generating immense buzz, with rumors suggesting the film will take the series into a more modern, gritty heist space.
Insiders suggest that Kapoor is being meticulous about his timeline. With Ramayana being a multi-part commitment and Love & War expected to be an intense shooting schedule alongside Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, the actor wants to ensure that his subsequent project allows for a fresh cinematic experience.
While official announcements from YRF or Dharma Productions are still under wraps, the industry is closely watching his choice. Whether he returns to the mystical world of the Astras or takes on the high-speed chase of the Dhoom universe, Ranbir Kapoor’s next decision is set to redefine the landscape of Bollywood blockbusters in the coming years.