Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Ghar 2 In The Works? Karan Johar Locks Script Of Next Directorial: Report

Filmmaker Karan Johar is gearing up to return to the director’s chair in 2026 with a grand family drama. Known for classics like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, My Name Is Khan, and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, Karan has built a legacy of films that blend romance, emotion, and spectacle. According to a recent report, the upcoming project will be his biggest-scale film to date, set in the same emotional and family-oriented space as his 2001 blockbuster Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. Pre-production is expected to begin by mid-2026, with filming planned for later in the year. The movie will reportedly feature two male and two female leads, promising high drama, romance, and an emotional core. While the title is not officially confirmed,

industry insiders suggest it may be informally called Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham 2 (K3G2).

Karan Johar to director Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham 2 soon?

A report in Pinkvilla quoted a source close to the development saying, “After hitting the bullseye with a romantic family comedy in the form of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, Karan 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 film is expected to feature two male and two female leads, with casting likely to begin soon. Pre-production is scheduled for mid-2026, with filming slated for the end of the year. The source further added, “It’s a high-octane family drama with, of course, a strong romantic and emotional core. The film will be spearheaded by two male leads and two female leads, and the casting process is expected to kickstart soon. This will be the big ticket marque from Dharma Productions scheduled for the theatrical medium."

Film to be titled K3G 2?

While the title remains unconfirmed, industry buzz suggests it could be informally referred to as Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham 2 (K3G2). With Dharma Productions behind it, the film promises to be a huge theatrical release. The source further shared “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."When the outlet reached out to Karan Johar for a reaction to this, the filmmaker was unavaiable. However, K3G fans will surely be in for a visual treat when the movie hits big screens!