Days after Karan Johar mentioned he is open to working with Kartik Aaryan, an announcement has been made. On Wednesday, Karan’s banner Dharma Productions introduced that it is co-producing an untitled movie with Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Motion Pictures, starring Kartik, which will probably be directed by Sandeep Modi. (Also Read: When Kartik Aaryan revealed he did not have the funds for for a portfolio: ‘I’d crop my face out of group pictures’)
New movie announcement on Kartik’s birthday
On the event of Kartik’s thirty third birthday, the official social media handles of Dharma Productions introduced its new collaboration with the actor. The Instagram caption acknowledged, “Lights, camera and… surprise! (clap board emoji) We are thrilled to announce a new story brewing that has found a home with Dharma Productions and Balaji Telefilms. Starring Kartik Aaryan and directed by Sandeep Modi, this yet to be titled film will be released on 15th August, 2025. Stay tuned!”
Karan Johar gushes over Kartik Aaryan
Karan Johar additionally took to Instagram on Wednesday to share the announcement with this caption, “Kickstarting today with some special news on a special day! Extremely thrilled to announce @dharmamovies and @balajimotionpictures coming together for a film helmed by the exceptionally talented @sandeipm. I find myself elated to also announce the supremely talented @kartikaaryan as our lead for this story that will unfold in cinemas on 15th August, 2025!”
He additionally wished Kartik on his birthday. “Kartik, happy birthday to you… may our collaboration only grow from strength to strength from hereon and never cease to create magic on the big screen (red heart emojis),” Karan wrote.
Kartik additionally took to X (previously Twitter) to share the announcement. He wrote, “An unforgettable chapter of our glorious Indian history full of valour and sacrifice is now going to be part of my life 🇮🇳 a subject close to my heart… super proud and excited to embark on a new journey with the extremely talented @sandeep_modi and the powerhouse #karanjohar and @EktaaRKapoor (cracker emoji).”
Kartik’s first Dharma undertaking?
Kartik was initially signed because the lead in Colin D’Cunha’s romantic comedy Dostana 2, the sequel to Tarun Mansukhani’s 2008 blockbuster Dostana, starring Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham, and Priyanka Chopra. Backed by Dharma Productions, Dostana 2 additionally starred Janhvi Kapoor and newcomer Lakshya.
However, owing to some battle on the units of the movie, Dostana 2 was shelved. While each Kartik and Karan selected to keep up a dignified silence on the identical, Dharma mentioned that the movie can be recast and reshot.
Karan’s want to collaborate with Kartik
In a current interview with Pinkvilla, Karan Johar clarified that whereas Dostana 2 did not work out, he’d like to collaborate with Kartik once more. He had mentioned, “We nearly did a film, but for various reasons, it couldn’t happen. But you never say never. I’m sure the feature holds something strong for both of us. We don’t know about Dostana, but that film will be defining for both of us.”
Kartik has collaborated with Ekta on the Disney+ Hotstar thriller Freddy final 12 months. While it is his maiden collaboration with Sandeep Modi, he has labored with the filmmaker’s shut affiliate Ram Madhvani on Netflix India’s newsroom thriller Dhamaka final 12 months. Kartik can even be seen in Chandu Champion.
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Source web site: www.hindustantimes.com
