Filmmaker Karan Johar is reportedly gearing up to return to the director’s chair with a large-scale family drama that insiders say will capture the emotional and narrative essence of his 2001 blockbuster Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. However, official confirmation is still awaited. According to Pinkvilla, Johar has recently finalized the script for his next project and plans to start pre-production by mid-2026, aiming to begin principal photography in late 2026. The film is described as a high-energy family drama with a strong romantic and emotional core, and is said to be one of Dharma Productions’ biggest ventures in recent years.
A source revealed, “After the success of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, Karan is making a comeback to the family drama genre. The buzz is that this will be his grandest film to date, and he kicked off the New Year by locking the script.”Reports suggest the film will feature two male leads and two female leads, with casting talks expected to commence soon. While no official cast has been announced, the ensemble nature of the project—reminiscent of Johar’s earlier family dramas—has generated excitement and curiosity.
Though the creative team hasn’t confirmed a title, the project is informally being called Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham 2 (or “K3G2”) due to its thematic and emotional links to the original. The 2001 film, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, and Jaya Bachchan, remains one of Bollywood’s most iconic family sagas. While Johar and Dharma Productions have yet to make an official announcement, the buzz around this potential sequel has already sparked anticipation among fans and industry watchers alike.
