The third instalment of the OMG franchise — tentatively titled Oh My Goddess — is being reshaped before a cast has been locked. Director Amit Rai and the producers of OMG 3 have reportedly parted ways after prolonged creative disagreements, according to a Pinkvilla exclusive carried by Bollywood Hungama.
There has been no official statement from Rai or the producers so far, so the development rests on trade reporting rather than a studio confirmation.
The reported sticking points
The differences went beyond the screenplay. Sources close to some OTT platforms told Pinkvilla that the choice of lead actor and the planned release strategy also became points of contention.
In short, the reported flashpoints were:
- The screenplay and overall creative direction
- The lead actor’s casting
- The proposed release strategy
After failing to reach an agreement, the makers are reportedly planning to continue without Rai and are looking at another director.
Rani Mukerji had already moved on
OMG 3 made headlines earlier over Rani Mukerji. Trade reports suggested she was being considered to headline the film, but that reported association never materialised. At the time, the buzz was that she opted out after differences with Rai. Since then, the producers have reportedly been restructuring the project and exploring new casting options.
If the reported casting discussions are any guide, the third film has not been a simple continuation of the first two movies. A new director would now have to weigh in on the lead choice, which could either settle the direction or trigger another round of changes.
What the franchise brings to the table
The OMG series has built its identity on mixing faith with commercial Bollywood storytelling. OMG – Oh My God! arrived in 2012 and OMG 2 followed in 2023; both featured Akshay Kumar, while the second film was led by Pankaj Tripathi and Yami Gautam. Details of the third film’s cast and story have not been officially announced.
That track record is why an early creative split matters. A director change at this stage could reset the film’s tone, its lead and its release timeline. The presence of OTT-connected sources in the report also hints that distribution choices may be part of the discussion, even though no platform deal has been confirmed.
Why this is bigger than one director’s exit
Casting a lead and choosing a release strategy are not just creative preferences; they are commercial bets. When a director and the producers cannot agree on those bets, the pre-production process usually has to be reopened. Fans should therefore expect the next OMG 3 updates to be about more than a new name — they may signal a revised plan for how and where the film reaches viewers.
What fans should watch for
Nothing is official until the producers confirm it. The two signals to track are a formal announcement about the director and any confirmation of the cast. Until then, reported names and dates are a work in progress — including any talk about the film’s release strategy. For now, the safest framing is that the project is in development with moving parts rather than locked on a path to release.
Source: Bollywood Hungama