After the success of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, Karan Johar is reportedly planning his next directorial, a large scale family drama that may be titled Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham 2. Reports suggest the script is locked, with pre production starting mid 2026
Karan Johar
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, Karan Johar's most recent film, did fairly well at the box office. However, everyone enjoyed the film, which also took home the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. Everyone has been anticipating Karan's next film after RARKPK.
As per the report in Pinkvilla claims that the director intends to helm a family drama that could be called Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham 2. A source close to the portal told, "After hitting the bullseye with a romantic family comedy in the form of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, Karan is returning to the family drama space with his next. Buzz is, it would be his biggest scale film till date, and Karan has brought in the New Year by locking the script of his next."
According to reports, pre-production will begin in the middle of 2026 and the movie will begin production by the end of 2026. The source went on to say that the film will be an intense drama with romance and a strong emotional component.
The source revealed to the portal that the casting process for Karan's upcoming movie would begin shortly and will have two male and two female roles.
The outlet was also informed by another source that the movie may be titled Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham 2 (K3G2). However, discussing the title at this time is premature. "However, it's surely in the space of the 2001 blockbuster led by Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Hritik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, and Jaya Bachchan," said a source.
However, the news didn't go well with the fans. Netizens quickly responded to the claims once they appeared online, with many expressing dissatisfaction and wondering why Johar is "ruining his own legacy." Some even went so far as to call the movie a "flop," even though an official announcement is still pending.
"Get ready to see another classic getting ruined," a Reddit user wrote. Why do I feel like they're going to remake Bole Chudiyan soon? Another said, "Way to ruin your own legacy." "If he’s going to cast nepolianss, then it will be a MASSIVE flop," said another.
We wonder which actors will be cast in the movie if this story is accurate. Let's observe and wait!
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