KJo to make a comeback with a family drama on the lines of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham: Report
Karan Johar is reportedly set to return to the director’s chair in 2026 with his eighth film, a large-scale family drama backed by Dharma Productions.
According to unconfirmed reports, Karan Johar is set to return to direction with his eighth feature film in 2026, a lavish family drama backed by Dharma Productions. The filmmaker has reportedly locked the script for the project, which is said to be as emotional and thematic as his 2001 blockbuster. sometimes happy sometimes sadRaising anticipation throughout the industry.
A source close to the development shared this pinkvilla“After hitting the bullseye as a romantic family comedy Rocky and Rani’s love storyKaran is returning to the family drama arena with his next film. Buzz is that this will be his biggest-scale film yet, and Karan has ushered in the New Year by locking the script of his next film,” adding to the growing anticipation around the project.
The film is reportedly being planned as a major theatrical release under the Dharma Productions banner. Pre-production is expected to begin by mid-2026, with the film likely to go on floors by the end of the year. “It is a high-octane family drama which, of course, has a strong romantic and emotional core. The film will be led by two male leads and two female leads, and the casting process is expected to begin soon. This will be a big-ticket mark from Dharma Productions set for the dramatic medium,” the source further told the entertainment portal.
The news of Johar returning to the family drama genre has already caused a stir in the industry, with speculations rife about the casting and scale of the film. Adding to the intrigue, insiders suggest a possible title of the project could be sometimes happy sometimes sad 2(K3G2)However it is still too early for any confirmation. “However, it definitely ranks up there with the 2001 blockbuster starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan in the lead.”
At present, no official announcement has been made by Karan Johar or Dharma Productions. However, if reports are to be believed, the filmmaker’s return to the emotional family drama space could be one of the most anticipated projects of 2026.