Luka Chuppi 2: Varun Dhawan, Sharvari-starrer gets pushed by 6 months due to Shraddha Kapoor’s Eetha

Sharvari and Varun Dhawan

As per original plans, pre-production of ‘Luka Chuppi 2' was to begin in early 2026. But the buzz in the industry is that the Varun Dhawan and Sharvari-starrer has now been pushed by nearly six to eight months. Reason? From what we're told, it's director Laxman Utekar's packed slate.

A still from ‘Luka Chuppi'

Utekar, who had helmed Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon-led ‘Luka Chuppi' in 2019, is currently neck-deep in the shoot of ‘Eetha', his biopic on Tamasha artiste Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar. A source told mid-day, "Laxman is completely tied up with the Shraddha Kapoor film right now. ‘Eetha' is demanding his full attention, and he doesn't want ‘Luka Chuppi 2' to feel rushed or compromised. After he wraps up ‘Eetha' by mid-2026, he will train his focus on the rom-com's sequel."

Laxman Utekar

The lead actors too have a busy date diary. While Dhawan is expected to begin work on ‘Bhediya 2', Sharvari is currently filming for Sooraj Barjatya's ‘Yeh Prem Mol Liya'. The source added, "A final call on the story and timeline will be taken in late 2026."