Karan Johar’s recent directorial venture, ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’, achieved moderate success commercially. Audiences loved it thoroughly, and it bagged the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. Excitement has been building for his subsequent cinematic endeavor post-‘RARKPK’.
Karan Johar to direct the sequel of ‘Kabhie Khushi Kabhie Gham ‘?
As per Pinkvilla, the director intends to helm a family drama that could be called ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham 2’. After hitting the bullseye with a romantic family comedy in the form of ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’, Johar 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. The pre-production will begin in the middle of 2026 and the movie will begin production by the end of 2026. The film will be an intense drama with romance and a strong emotional component.
Production timeline
Reportedly, the casting process for Karan’s upcoming movie would begin shortly and will have two male and two female roles. 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.
Netizens react
The announcement fell flat with fans. Netizens wasted no time reacting to the online buzz, many airing their dismay and asking why Johar is “ruining his own legacy.” Despite lacking an official reveal, some branded the project a “flop” outright. A Reddit user warned, “Get ready to see another classic getting ruined.” Another mused, “Why do I feel like they’re going to remake Bole Chudiyan soon?” One more griped, “Way to ruin your own legacy.” Finally, a critic predicted, “If he’s going to cast nepolianss, then it will be a MASSIVE flop.”
