A major collaboration between the actor and filmmaker Karan Johar has been revealed in a significant announcement on Kartik Aaryan’s birthday. The untitled film will be directed by Sandeep Modi and will be released on August 15, 2025, by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and Ektaa Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms Ltd. The collaboration is significant because it represents a reunion following rumoured differences during the Dostana 2 project.
Karan Johar took to Instagram to share the news, expressing excitement about the collaboration. He wished Kartik Aaryan a happy birthday and expressed hope for a successful partnership. Kartik Aaryan, in turn, shared the announcement on his Instagram, describing the project as an “unforgettable chapter of our glorious Indian history full of valour and sacrifice.” He expressed pride and excitement about working with Sandeep Modi, Karan Johar, and Ekta Kapoor.
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This collaboration follows Kartik Aaryan’s departure from Dostana 2, which fueled speculation about the actor’s strained relationship with Karan Johar. However, their recent announcement and appearance together at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne indicate a renewed partnership.
Kartik Aaryan is currently filming ‘Chandu Champion,’ a Kabir Khan directorial that depicts the true-life story of an athlete’s resilience. In addition, he has upcoming projects such as ‘Captain India,’ ‘Aashiqui 3,’ and ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’ in his filmography.