In a surprising and dramatic turn of events, acclaimed filmmaker Subhash Ghai has officially halted production on his grand motion picture Devaa, starring megastar Amitabh Bachchan.
The ambitious project, which kicked off with massive fanfare and early schedules in 1987, will no longer proceed on the floors. Industry insiders point to shifting market equations following the recent release of Shahenshah as the turning point.
While that release drew massive initial crowds, a sudden cooling of ticket sales in regional centers during its third week has forced a reassessment of high-stakes commercial ventures.
The director chose to pause the cameras rather than risk a colossal miscalculation on what was poised to be the defining blockbuster of the decade. Fans and trade analysts alike are left reeling as one of Hindi cinema’s most anticipated dream pairings comes to a quiet halt.
News Edit KV Raman
