Ayan Mukerji leaves 'Dhoom 4,' gears up for 'Brahmastra 2'
What's the story
Bollywood director Ayan Mukerji has stepped back from the much-anticipated Dhoom 4 after the unexpected debacle of War 2. According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, Mukerji expressed his reservations about the film during a closed-door meeting with producer Aditya Chopra. He believes that films like War 2 and Dhoom 4 were never meant for him and wants to explore projects with "more scope for romance and drama."
Creative concerns
More on Mukerji's exit
An insider told the portal, "Ayan was just executing what was written on paper by Shridhar Raghavan, and had little say on the script and screenplay." "He does not want to be on another journey of just execution, as he is a passionate filmmaker who prefers to exclusively work on the written material and bring more to the screen than what's written."
Career focus
What's next for Mukerji?
Now, the director is focusing on Brahmastra 2, which stars Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. The source added, "Ayan is now working on Brahmastra 2 and will take the film on floors in 2026. The writing work is concluded, and some polishing is going on during his stay in the Himalayas." Meanwhile, Chopra is considering other directors for Dhoom 4, with some insiders suggesting that he should direct the upcoming film himself. An official confirmation from YRF is awaited.