{
  "id": 17962809,
  "title": "Akshay Kumar's Oh My Goddess Faces Setback: Director Amit Rai Parts Ways With Makers Over Creative Differences After Rani Mukerji's Exit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/akshay-kumars-oh-my-goddess-faces-setback-director-amit-rai-parts",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T12:11:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/akshay-kumars-oh-my-goddess-faces-setback-director-amit-rai-parts-ways-with-makers-over-creative-differences-after-rani-mukerjis-exit"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The third installment of Akshay Kumar's popular OMG franchise, Oh My Goddess, has reportedly encountered a setback. Director Amit Rai and the film's producers have decided to part ways due to ongoing creative differences. According to a report in Pinkvilla, disagreements extended beyond the film's storyline to include the screenplay, the casting of the lead actor, and the proposed release strategy. Despite numerous talks, the two parties were unable to find common ground. The project initially garnered significant buzz after reports indicated that Rani Mukerji was being considered for the lead role, but her involvement in the film proved short-lived as she reportedly left due to conflicts with Rai over the project. Following these developments, producers have begun searching for alternative female leads and efforts to revive the film have commenced. However, persistent disagreements over the script, casting decisions, and creative direction have ultimately led to Rai's reported departure from the project. The makers are now contemplating moving forward without him. With the first two films in the franchise receiving positive reception, anticipation for Oh My Goddess remains high. Akshay Kumar, who starred in both OMG – Oh My God! (2012) and its sequel, OMG 2 (2023), played pivotal roles in the series, which addressed socially relevant issues through humor and drama. As of now, the producers have not officially announced the split or disclosed their plans for the next chapter of the OMG franchise.",
  "summary": "The third instalment of Akshay Kumar's the popular OMG franchise, titled Oh My Goddess, has reportedly hit a roadblock. Director Amit Rai and the film's producers have decided to part ways following prolonged creative differences. According to a report in Pinkvilla, the disagreements between Rai and the makers were not limited to the film's storyline. Several aspects, including the screenplay,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}