India, Sept. 30 -- The third instalment of the "Stree" franchise will hit theatres in 2028, with director Amar Kaushik having already completed the script, producer Dinesh Vijan said on Wednesday.

Vijan made the announcement on the second day of FICCI FRAMES, while revealing that Kaushik will first direct the upcoming mythological drama "Mahavatar", starring Vicky Kaushal as Bhagwan Parshuram.

"Amar Kaushik is most integral part of 'Stree' and horror-comedy franchise. He directs our most ambitious film in January end, which is, Bhagwan Parshuram story, called, 'Mahavatar'. He finishes that in June and end of next year, we go on floors (for 'Stree 3')," Vijan said.

Kaushik, he added, has already finished writing the third chapter, but d...