Abhay Verma begins shooting for his next film with Hansal Mehta, A. R. Rahman and Lijo Jose Pellissery; his powerful run continues in 2026
Dilkashi Movie Featuring Abhay Verma and Zahaan Kapoor in Lead Roles
Among the exciting slate announcements recently made by Amazon, one project that instantly grabbed attention was Hansal Mehta’s Dilkashi and its lead actor Abhay Verma. With Oscar-winning composer A. R. Rahman’s music and direction by acclaimed filmmaker Lijo Jose Pellissery—whose film has previously been India’s official Oscar entry—the project has all the makings of a powerhouse collaboration. The coming together of such celebrated names has created a strong buzz in the industry and signals a major milestone for Indian cinema in 2026.
Abhay Verma, who made a remarkable debut with Munjya—a film that crossed the ₹100-crore mark and surpassed expectations—has continued to prove himself as a promising and powerful emerging talent. With four major releases already lined up for 2026, today’s announcement further strengthens the momentum of his career. His box-office track record and rapidly growing popularity clearly suggest that 2026 could very well belong to Abhay Verma.
Amid his upcoming projects, Abhay has now begun shooting for Dilkashi. Expressing his excitement about the project, he said, “It feels like my work has now reached the people I have always admired and looked up to. A. R. Rahman sir, Hansal Mehta sir, and Lijo Jose Pellissery sir have always been inspirations for me, and even today it feels unbelievable to see my name associated with them. In many ways, they have been my gurus. Moments like these make you believe a little more in destiny, fate, and a higher power.”
As anticipation builds for his upcoming releases, Abhay has now begun filming with this dream team. Dilkashi will also feature Zahan Kapoor, who will share the screen with Abhay, bringing a fresh on-screen chemistry to the project. While the film’s storyline is currently being kept under wraps, it is clear that this project is set to become an important and defining milestone in Abhay Verma’s career.
