Kartik Aaryan Set to Lead in Karan Johar and Ektaa R Kapoor’s Collaborative Production, an Epic War Drama Scheduled for Release on August 15, 2025
Forgetting the past differences, Karan Johar and Kartik Aaryan are set to embark on a new cinematic journey together. Months after hinting at a potential collaboration, an official announcement was made on Kartik Aaryan’s birthday, marking a significant step in their reconciliation. While keeping the film’s title under wraps, Karan Johar and Ekta Kapoor are joining forces as co-producers, with Sandeep Modi, director of the acclaimed series “The Night Manager,” at the helm of this much-awaited project.
After the reported fallout surrounding the shelved project Dostana 2, Karan Johar and Kartik Aaryan have reconciled and are set to collaborate on a new film. A source close to the project revealed to Bollywood Hungama that the two have amicably resolved their differences and are now ready to work together again.
This new film will be a co-production between Dharma Productions and Balaji Telefilms, and it will be an epic war drama that will showcase Kartik Aaryan in a never-before-seen avatar. The source further added that the title of the film is yet to be finalized, and the casting for the leading lady is currently underway.
This collaboration marks a significant turning point in the relationship between Karan Johar and Kartik Aaryan, and it is sure to be eagerly anticipated by fans of both the filmmaker and the actor.
Renowned filmmaker Karan Johar took to social media on Wednesday to make a special announcement, coinciding with Kartik Aaryan’s birthday. The post revealed an exciting collaboration between Dharma Productions and Balaji Telefilms, with the exceptionally talented Sandeep Modi at the helm as director. To further elevate the project, Karan Johar unveiled the supremely gifted Kartik Aaryan as the lead actor, promising a captivating story that will grace the silver screen on August 15, 2025.
Extending heartfelt birthday wishes to Kartik Aaryan, Karan Johar expressed his hope for an enduring collaboration that will continuously produce cinematic magic. He also acknowledged the camaraderie he shares with Ekta Kapoor, emphasizing that their friendship has further enriched the experience of working together on this project. With the involvement of renowned names and a promising storyline, this upcoming film is sure to generate immense anticipation among movie enthusiasts.
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