Who Is Parashurama? Ramayana, Mahabharata Crossover Character Vicky Kaushal Will Play In Mahavatar

Vicky Kaushal surprised his fans on Wednesday by anuncing his next project and unveiling spine-chilling look of his character. It is a periodic movie inspired by Hindu lore Ramayana and Mahabharat. Helmed by Stree 2 director Amar Kaushik, movie is titled Mahavatar and will bring to life story of Chiranjeevi Parashurama, one of seven immortal figures in Hindu mythology, portrayed by Vicky Kaushal. Seeing poster we can say that it might be a career-defining role for Vicky.

However, do you kw who is Lord Parashurama and what was his role in Ramayana and Mahabharat? Take a look below to kw all about this iconic figure of Hindu mythology.

Who is Lord Parashurama?

Also referred to as Rama Jamagnya, Rama Bhargava and Virarama, sixth avatar among Dashavatara of preserver god Vishnu in Hinduism. He is considered as a destroyer of evil on this planet.  In this avatar, Lord Vishnu was in form of a human. He came to Earth to stop Chakravarti Samrat Karthaveerya Arjuna as he h turned evil due to his ego and n-humility.

It is believed that Parashurama was Chiranjeevi, meaning he was immortal. He was a great devotee of Lord Shiva. Born as Ramabhra of Bhargava Clan (heed by Bhrigu, one of Manvantaras of Lord Brahma), he later gained name of Parashurama when he obtained Mahakaal's Parashu (axe weapon) and led Devas to victory against Asuras in a war in which Devas were losing.

In Chapter 6 of Devi Bhagavata Purana, he is born from thigh with intense light surrounding him that blinds all warriors, who n repent ir evil ways and promise to le a moral life if ir eyesight is restored. boy grants m boon.

He was a master of weapons especially Parashu and bow he wielded.

Lord Parashurama's role in Ramayana

In epic Ramayana, lord Parashurama arrives after Sita Swayamvara upon hearing loud ise when Lord Ram accidentally broke divine bow Pinaka. However, he later ackwledged Lord Ram as an avatar of Lord Vishnu and asked him to destroy fruits of his austerities.

Lord Parashurama's role in Mahabharat

According to several  Hindu scriptures, he played a vital role in Mahabharata, teaching Bheeshma, Dronacharya and Karna art of war and weaponry and fought against Bheeshma to fulfil Amba's request to kill Bheeshma, though he failed to do so.

What do we kw about Mahavatar?

movie is produced by Dinesh Vijan's Mdock Films, and script of movie is written by Niren Bhatt. It is all set to hit cinemas in Christmas 2026.