Celebrated filmmaker Rohit Shetty, known for delivering blockbusters like Singham Again and Simmba, recently revealed his admiration for Vicky Kaushal, calling him the “next Ajay Devgn.” In a conversation with casting director Mukesh Chhabra on Mashable India, Shetty expressed his eagerness to collaborate with Kaushal, highlighting the actor’s immense potential.
Shetty shared that he often interacts with Kaushal and sees qualities in him reminiscent of Ajay Devgn, with whom Shetty has had a long-standing professional relationship. “Maine pura career vaisa banaya hai, mujhe unme Ajay sir ke traits dikhte hain,” said Shetty, noting that Kaushal has the versatility and groundedness that make him a perfect fit for larger-than-life roles.
Reflecting on his directorial journey, Shetty praised actors like Ranveer Singh, who brought larger-than-life characters to life in Simmba. He compared the traits he admires in Singh to those he sees in Kaushal, stating, “Vicky mein vo baat hai ke vo sab cheez kar sakta hai (Vicky has the ability to do everything).”
Shetty also lauded Kaushal’s journey from small roles and web shows to leading Bollywood films, calling it an inspiring path for aspiring actors. He mentioned that if his own son were to debut in films, he would encourage him to follow a similar trajectory.
Vicky Kaushal recently stunned audiences with his transformation in Mahavatar, an epic drama based on Chiranjeevi Parashurama, proving his ability to excel in diverse genres. This, coupled with his performances in critically acclaimed films like *Masaan*, Uri: The Surgical Strike, and Sardar Udham, has solidified his reputation as a versatile and reliable actor.
With Rohit Shetty expressing his desire to team up with Kaushal, fans can hope for an exciting collaboration that combines Shetty’s action-packed storytelling with Kaushal’s dynamic performances.
