Shahid Kapoor starrer Ashwatthama- The Saga Continues was announced by the makers on Tuesday. It is based on the mythological character from the epic tale of the Mahabharata. The film is directed by Sachin B Ravi. It delves into the legend of Ashwatthama, believed to be alive even today. It is set in the present era and explores the inner psyche of an immortal being, revealing how he perceives the world he has witnessed for thousands of years.

Speaking about the film, producer Jackky Bhagnani said in a press release, “After Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, I wanted to do an unexpected film and that's when this came our way. It is a modern-day spin on a story we all know and the interpretation of the legend has been a joy to achieve."

Director Sachin shared in his statement, “For me, immortality is an intriguing concept that evokes a plethora of emotions and dramatic scenarios. My aim was to bring this tale to life, placing him in the present timeline and navigating the psyche of an immortal being, exploring how he perceives a world he has witnessed for thousands of years.”

Earlier, Vicky Kaushal was in talks of doing the lead role in a film called The Immortal Ashwatthama. It was going to be directed by Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019) fame Aditya Dhar and produced by Ronnie Screwvala. However, the project was eventually shelved.

Ashwatthama- The Saga Continues is produced by Vashu Bhagnani, Jackky Bhagnani, and Deepshika Deshmukh under their banner Pooja Entertainment and will be released in 5 languages: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada.