Kartik Aryan to pair up with Karan Johar under Dharma Production with a new release on 15 August, 2025. Amidst the feud between Kartik and Karan, this big announcement is a surprise for the fans.
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Karan Johar is a prominent figure in the Bollywood industry. Karan Johar has directed and produced several successful films under his banner, Dharma Productions. After the Dostana 2 controversy with the actor Kartik Aaryan, the filmmaker is back with a brand new, untitled film. On Wednesday Karan took the opportunity and made this big announcement on his Instagram on Kartik Aaryan’s 33rd birthday.
This film will be co-produced by Dharma Productions along with Ektaa Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms. The upcoming film is set to be released on August 15, 2025. This yet untitled film is directed by Sandeep Modi.
Karan took this opportunity to wish the Satyaprem Ki Katha and Bhool Bhulaiyyaa ,actor who turned 33 today on his birthday in the caption. The filmmaker wrote 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 (Heart Emojis)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KARTIK
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Kartik Aaryan, born on November 22, 1990, in Gwalior, India, is a talented and charismatic actor who has made a significant mark in the Indian film industry. Kartik rose to fame with his portrayal of the character Rajat “Rajjo” in the 2011 film “Pyaar Ka Punchnama.” The film’s monologue, delivered by Kartik, became immensely popular and established him as a relatable actor, especially among the younger audience. He continued to showcase his talent and charm in the sequel, “Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2.”
Aaryan’s breakthrough came with the 2018 film “Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety,” directed by Luv Ranjan. The film was a massive commercial success, and Kartik’s performance as Sonu received widespread acclaim. His ability to effortlessly blend humor with emotional depth garnered him a large fan base.
Known for his boy-next-door charm, Kartik has since been a part of various successful films, including “Luka Chuppi,” “Pati Patni Aur Woh,” and “Love Aaj Kal.” His on-screen chemistry with co-stars and his knack for delivering witty dialogues have become synonymous with his brand.
In addition to his film career, Kartik has been a popular face in endorsements and brand associations. His popularity extends beyond the silver screen, making him one of the most sought-after and bankable actors in the Indian film industry.
WHAT WAS THE CONTROVERSY?
Earlier in 2019, Karan Johar announced the sequel of Dostana. Kartik Aaryan was casted as the main lead in Dostana 2. But after shooting a few scenes with Kartik, Karan announces that they would recast due to some ‘professional circumstances’. Amidst this controversy, there were rumours that Karan took the decision to replace Kartik due to some ‘unprofessional behaviour on the set.
Dostana 2 was directed by Collin D’ Cunha. The film has also casted Janhvi Kapoor, and Laksh Lalwani in the lead roles.
Ever since then, there have been rumours of issues between Karan and Kartik. But now the announcement of this upcoming film has put an end to those feud rumours.
A few months ago, Kartik Aaryan was spotted at Karan Johar’s residence. Since then, there were speculations that the filmmaker and the actor had put an end to the controversy regarding Kartik’s sudden exit from Karan Johar’s ‘Dostana 2’.
Kartik Aaryan’s upcoming project is Chandu Champion directed by Kabir Khan. The film is based on the real life story of a sportsperson. This real life based movie also features Shraddha Kapoor and Katrina Kaif.
