Dostana 2 locks 2026 theatrical release with Vikrant Massey in lead? All you need to know about the buzz

Karan Johar's Dostana 2 is a long-awaited project. The film has been garnering a lot of buzz ever since an update surfaced on social media. While Dostana (2008) featured actors like Abhishek Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Bobby Deol, and others, a new report mentioned that Dostana 2 will have Vikrant Massey in the lead with Lakshya. 

Dostana 2 update

According to a report in Pinkvilla, Karan Johar has locked Vikrant Massey to lead Dostana 2 with Lakshya. The report mentioned that the work on Dostana 2 has been going on for quite some time now, and the makers have crafted a perfect script that can take the franchise forward progressively. 

"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 source added.

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The source further confirmed that the sequel to Dostana will be released on a big screen and the film is being conceived as a theatrical film, which will have music, comedy, romance and drama. Discussions are underway with the filmmakers and a director will be selected within a week.

Vikrant Massey's projects

Vikrant Massey is set to wrap up the shooting of the Sri Sri Ravi Shankar biopic and Don 3 by the end of 2025, then move on to Dostana 2. Meanwhile, Don 3 also stars Ranveer Singh in the lead role.

Talking about Dostana, the 2008 film revolves around two men, Sameer (Abhishek Bachchan) and Kunal (John Abraham), who pretend to be gay to secure a Miami apartment owned by Neha (Priyanka Chopra). The film explores themes of friendship, love, and social expectations with a touch of humor.

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