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Karan Johar’s Next Reportedly Casts Alia Bhatt, With Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal in Talks

No announcement has been made by Dharma or Karan Johar, with casting chatter driven by a Mid-Day report echoed by multiple outlets.

Overview

  • Mid-Day and follow-up coverage say Johar is prepping a new romantic directorial that would reunite him with Alia Bhatt for a third time after Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani and Student of the Year.
  • Industry reports state Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal have been approached for key roles, though it is unclear whether they are being considered for the same part or different parts.
  • All three actors are concurrently working on Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War, a commitment that trade sources flag as a potential scheduling constraint.
  • Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal were photographed arriving at Bhansali’s Mumbai office this week, fueling fresh speculation about ongoing plans.
  • Reports cite a forthcoming Italy shoot for Love & War’s climax in Sicily—variously described as about a month or roughly 45 days—with the film widely reported to target a March 2026 release.