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Yash & Dhanush: No Swap, Just Two Projects, One Director

Yash takes over Dhanush's film?

By Interval Block12 Oct 20261 min read

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Yash is in talks with PS Mithran for an adventure film — not a replacement for Dhanush, according to sources. The rumour that Yash took over a Dhanush project has been circulating since yesterday, but the truth is messier than a single casting shift. What’s actually happening? Two separate projects, one director, and a lot of confusion.

The film linked to Yash is described as an Indiana Jones-style adventure with emotional depth, a concept Mithran first pitched to Yash years ago, stalled then. Now, with Yash finishing up Ramayana, the director is circling back. No official announcement yet. No green light.

Just interest. Meanwhile, Mithran is also in early talks with Dhanush for a different film. A mythological jungle adventure backed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, possibly with Kareena Kapoor Khan. That project is still unconfirmed, but it’s not the same one Yash is being linked to.

So no, Yash didn’t replace Dhanush. Not on this film. Not on that one. The two are distinct.

But the overlap in cast, director, and genre has sparked speculation. And when you’re talking about Dhanush and Yash, both leading men with massive followings. Even a whisper of a swap goes viral. What’s next?

A clarity window in the coming weeks. Diwali will see the first part of Ramayana drop. Then, we’ll see if Mithran’s revival of the adventure idea moves forward, and who ends up in the lead. Until then, the internet will keep asking: was it a handover?

Or just a coincidence? One thing’s certain. The story isn’t about a takeover. It’s about timing, ambition, and the way rumours grow faster than scripts.