Ayan Mukerji Abandons Dhoom 4, Shifts Focus to Brahmastra 2

According to the article, in a significant development, acclaimed Bollywood director Ayan Mukerji has decided to step back from directing the highly anticipated Dhoom 4. Mukerji, who had previously directed the debacle War 2, has conveyed his reservations about the Dhoom franchise to Aditya Chopra, the head of Yash Raj Films.

Mukerji believes that films like War 2 and Dhoom 4 were never truly meant for him, and he now wants to focus on projects that offer more scope for romance, drama, and storytelling. The director feels that in his previous work, he was primarily executing the written material provided by screenwriter Shridhar Raghavan, with little creative input of his own.

After a series of conversations with Chopra and actor Ranbir Kapoor, Mukerji has decided to step back from Dhoom 4 and instead concentrate his efforts on Brahmastra 2, the sequel to his recent hit film Brahmastra. The writing work for Brahmastra 2 is already concluded, and Mukerji is currently in the Himalayas, polishing the script.

Chopra and Kapoor are said to have understood Mukerji's perspective and have parted ways amicably. The Yash Raj Films team is now exploring other options for the director of Dhoom 4, with the possibility of Chopra himself taking on the role.