Ajay Devgn Returns to Ladakh for War Drama Chauhaan

Ajay Devgn has begun shooting for his upcoming war drama Chauhaan in Kargil. Ladakh, 23 years after his last visit to the region for J P Dutta's LOC: Kargil in 2003.

The film, directed by Neeraj Yadav and produced by Jyoti Deshpande, Aanand L Rai, and Himanshu Sharma under Jio Studios and Colour Yellow Productions, was announced on June 25, 2026, on the birth anniversary of late action director Veeru Devgan, Ajay Devgn's father.

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According to a source from Ladakh, Ajay Devgn arrived in Kargil a few days ago and has already begun filming. Some key scenes will be shot in this picturesque town. This is expected to add an authentic touch to the film's war drama sequences.

The makers had obtained the necessary permissions in advance and have made elaborate arrangements to ensure that the shoot goes smoothly.

The source continued, It's quite cold here in Kargil, and the weather will surely add an authentic touch to the scenes of Chauhaan. Interestingly, this is not the first time Ajay Devgn is shooting in Ladakh, as he had previously visited the region in 2003 for the film LOC: Kargil.

Chauhaan is Ajay Devgn's first collaboration with filmmaker Aanand L Rai, who has previously worked with the actor on Drishyam The Conclusion. Jio Studios serves as both presenter and producer on the project, highlighting the growing influence of the streaming giant in Bollywood. The film is scheduled to release in cinemas on October 1, 2027.

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Earlier, Ajay Devgn delivered a blockbuster with Drishyam The Conclusion, which was released during the lucrative October 2 weekend. With Chauhaan, Devgn is gearing up for another release around the same period next year, Chauhaan. This is expected to be another highly anticipated film in his upcoming schedule.

As the film's production progresses, fans and critics alike are eagerly awaiting the release of Chauhaan, which promises to be an action-packed war drama. With its unique blend of drama and action, Chauhaan is expected to be a major contender in the upcoming cinematic season.