Director explains why Vinod Kambli's life is becoming a series, not a film

With the V. Shantaram biopic delayed to 2027, director Abhijeet Deshpande will next helm Kambli, a series on cricketer Vinod Kambli's rise and struggles.

He explains a series format suits the story better than a film. Casting is pending; shooting targets a November 2026 start.

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