Hrithik Roshan In Talks With Chhaava Director Laxman Utekar

After Chhaava's box office success, director Laxman Utekar is gearing up for Eetha with Shraddha Kapoor, releasing August 28, 2026. Per Variety India, Utekar has approached Hrithik Roshan for his next. The untitled project is rumored to be a patriotic drama with grand scale.
Hrithik has not responded yet as he focuses on _
Krrish 4. He is making his directorial debut with the superhero film, co-produced by YRF and Filmkraft. Pre-production and VFX work are underway for a 2027 release. Fans expect new powers and global action.
Utekar is known for slice-of-life hits like Luka Chuppi, Mimi and Zara Hatke Zara Bachke, plus historical Chhaava. Industry sources say he wants Hrithik for a rooted yet larger-than-life role, blending emotion with spectacle, unlike his previous urban stories.
Beyond Krrish 4, Hrithik shot a cameo for _Jailer 2 on June 22-23 in Chennai. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, it also stars Rajinikanth, SJ Suryah, Ramya Krishnan and Vidya Balan. The Tamil actioner is slated for October 15, 2026 worldwide release.







































