Yet, Pinkvilla’s scoop shows Johar is poised to launch a duo of monster movies by year’s end. The report says he plans to bring the first creature feature to life under mythic skies, while the other will lean into a high‑concept comedy. The two are slated to hit the floors in December 2026, a window that hints at a Diwali 2026 premiere.
The mythological beast, rumored to draw from Ramayana lore, promises to be a spectacle for the senses. While the cast remains hush‑hush, the production is already hunting for a star capable of carrying both gravitas and a divine aura. Sandeep Modi, whose work on "Aarya" and "Night Manager" earned him a National Award, may helm the project—bringing a blend of grit and grace that could make the creature feel less like a set piece and more like a character.
Meanwhile, the comedy angle is set to flip the script on traditional creature movies. Think of the absurdity of a naja‑like mascot hosting a slapstick wedding—only the director’s vision will decide how far the humor can stretch. If the team follows the trend set by "The Jungle Book" and "Hotel Mumbai", they’ll need to balance spectacle with wit, ensuring the laugh tracks don’t drown the mythic undertones.
Dharma’s pivot from rom‑dramas to high‑concept epics isn’t new. "Kao", "Radha Krishna", and "Gadadhari Bheem" already hint at the banner’s appetite for larger‑than‑life storytelling. This latest venture into creature cinema signals a broader strategy: to tap into the global appetite for mythic retellings and blockbuster spectacle, while keeping Bollywood’s signature flair.
All the while, the studio is polishing its slate with titles like "Udta Teer", starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan, slated for October 23, and 2027 releases such as "Kuku Ki Kundali" and "Nagzilla". The creature films will likely be the headline act when the banner rolls out its Diwali 2026 teaser, a move that could set the tone for the year’s box‑office battles.