- By Swati Singh
- Fri, 16 May 2025 08:01 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Dostana 2 has been one of the highly-anticipated projects. Despite multiple announcements, photoshoots, and set leaks, the film was effectively shelved. The movie featured a star-studded line-up of casts, including Kartik Aaryan, Lakshya and Janhvi Kapoor in lead, but they have been ousted from the project. Now, according to the latest cast changes, Vikrant Massey will now lead the film, replacing Kartik Aaryan.
Apart from Vikrant Massey, Lakshya will remain a part of the project. On the other hand, Janhvi Kapoor is no longer part of the film and her role will be played by a new, yet-to-be-announced actress.
According to Pinkvilla, a source said, “Dostana 2 has been in development at Dharma for a while, and the makers have cracked a perfect script that can carry the franchise forward in a progressive manner. Dostana 2 will feature Vikrant Massey with Lakshya, and will mark the launch pad of a debutant as the female lead. The makers are aiming to take the film on floors in January 2026, and release in the end of next year".
The report further added, "Dostana 2 is being conceptualized as a theatrical film, with music, comedy, romance, and drama. Talks are on with filmmakers, and a director will be locked in a fortnight.”
It is pertinent to note that Vikrant Massey announced a hiatus in December 2023. The actor recently wrapped up work on the Sri Sri Ravishankar biopic and he has reportedly been lined up for Don 3.