Director Advait Chandan out of Dostana 2? Here’s what we know
Advait Chandan has reportedly walked out of Dostana 2 after months of development. The latest setback leaves Dharma Productions’ long-delayed sequel facing fresh uncertainty.
it’s too late friendly 2 Another hurdle has reportedly been encountered. According to reports, filmmaker Advait Chandan, who was working on reviving the Dharma Productions-backed sequel, has exited the project after several months of development.
However, neither the filmmaker nor the production house has officially commented on this development. Variety India It was reported that Chandan’s departure was related to creative disagreements over the direction of the film. Director, known for secret superstar And Lal Singh ChadhaIt is said that they spent about seven months shaping the project before deciding to part ways.
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According to the report, the differences reportedly stemmed from “creative differences as Chandan’s vision for the project was not in line with the direction the producers wanted to pursue.”
The report further stated that the split was amicable and did not involve any public differences between the two parties.
Chandan’s departure adds another chapter to the turbulent history friendly 2A film that has been in limbo since its announcement in 2019. Conceived as a follow-up to the 2008 hit friendlyThe sequel was initially launched with Kartik Aryan, Janhvi Kapoor and Lakshya in the lead roles.
Production had already begun in Goa, and parts of the film were shot before Aryan’s much-publicized exit in 2021. The actor’s departure sparked widespread speculation and halted progress on one of Dharma Productions’ most awaited projects.
In the years that followed, the producers attempted to get the film back on track. Reports suggested that Vikrant Massey and Lakshya were cast in the new version, while former Miss India World Sini Shetty was being considered for a role that could mark her Bollywood debut.
However, no official announcement was made regarding the revised cast.
Interestingly, Chandan is not the first director to walk away from this film. Before him, Colin D’Cunha had also exited the project, highlighting the recurring challenges facing the sequel.
Now with another director gone and no firm timeline for production, friendly 2 Once again it finds itself surrounded by uncertainty, leaving fans waiting for clarity on the future of the much-talked-about sequel.