Deepika Padukone to play Parvati in Ayan Mukerji’s Brahmastra 2?

Ayan Mukerji is reportedly aiming to create his own Brahmastra universe, with several characters receiving spin-offs, if the first film, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, is a success. Additionally, he disclosed that a new character dubbed Dev will be introduced in the second part of the movie. Now according to sources, Deepika Padukone has been chosen to play the pivotal role of Parvati in the second installment of the film.

A source close to the film revealed, "The makers have locked Deepika Padukone to play the character of Parvati. In fact, Deepika will also make a cameo towards the end of Brahmastra, which will eventually take the film into the second part. Talking about Ayan’s vision, the source said, “All the characters are interlinked. It's Ayan's own universe deep-rooted in Indian mythology. The world is unlike anything one has seen before in world cinema."

Further, the source added, "Brahmastra was a challenge as an attempt was made to create something unique. The entire crew has now got hung up on the technology and hence, the time it has taken to make a sequel won't be as long." The source also stated that the audience's reaction to the first part will have a significant impact on the future of the Brahmastra series. The blueprints for parts 2 and 3 are currently complete with Ayan, and if the first portion is successful, he will put the second one on the ground at the latest by the end of 2023. The team is confident in part one's outcome.

Brahmastra is produced by Dharma Productions and also stars Nagarjuna, Amitabh Bachchan, and Mouni Roy in pivotal roles. The film is slated to hit the big screen on September 9. The film will be released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada, making it one of the most widely distributed movies in Indian cinema.