Dostana 2 revived for OTT? Miss India World Sini Shetty to debut alongside Vikrant Massey and Lakshya
Karan Johar’s Dostana 2 returns with Sini Shetty, Vikrant Massey, and Lakshya. Directed by Advait Chandan, the reimagined sibling-rivalry rom-com will skip theatres for an Amazon Prime Video debut.
Last Updated: 12.49 PM, Feb 26, 2026
The forthcoming romantic comedy Dostana 2, produced by Karan Johar's home banner, will star Sini Shetty, a former Miss India World. The newcomer, along with Vikrant Massey and Lakshya, will star in the movie, which has gone through multiple revisions and cast changes in the past seven years. Variety India reports indicate that Amazon Prime Video is planning to release the project as a full-length film.
What is Sini Shetty's background and path to Dostana 2?
The gig would be Shetty's first film role, and she was named Miss India World in 2022. She is a Bharatnatyam dancer with a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance; she was born in Mumbai with roots in Karnataka. According to those in the know, Shetty was chosen after three other candidates were considered. As with the original 2008 Dostana star Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who was also a former Miss India World, her casting follows a thematic trend for the franchise. Details about Shetty's second project, a mid-budget thriller, remain under wraps, but rumours suggest it is related to his high-profile debut.
Dharmatic Entertainment, Karan Johar's digital banner, is developing the film. Director Advait Chandan of Secret Superstar and Laal Singh Chaddha fame would be responsible for the project. This acquisition comes after Collin D'Cunha, the original director's departure. The entertainment portal reported that Amazon Prime Video has committed a substantial budget to ensure excellent production values, even though the cast primarily consists of newer actors in the industry; as a result, the production has shifted from a theatrical model to an OTT release.
How did Dostana 2 overcome its turbulent production history?
The production history was turbulent, and the resurgence is the result. The original cast members revealed for Dostana 2 in 2019 were Kartik Aaryan, Janhvi Kapoor, and Lakshya. Nevertheless, with Aaryan's departure in 2021—nearly 20 days into principal photography—the movie was indefinitely cancelled. Speculation in the industry persisted regarding the subsequent professional divide between Aaryan and Johar until their reconciliation last year. The duo's latest romantic comedy, Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, cleared the door for the studio to renew their Dostana franchise with a reimagined sequel.
This new version of the film changes the screenplay to avoid any similarities with other recent movies. With the new storyline, Shetty plays Kapoor's role instead, and Massey steps into the shoes of Aaryan. Only Lakshya from the original 2019 cast has stayed on board. Reportedly, the plot revolves around two siblings who, via a series of unfortunate events, develop feelings for the same person.
When will Dostana 2 filming begin and what can audiences expect?
Principal photography is now expected to begin in the third quarter of 2026, following major script modifications and Massey's existing filming obligations. Massive production values in both domestic and foreign locales are anticipated for the film.
Dostana 2 FAQs:
Q: Who is the female lead in Dostana 2?
A: Sini Shetty has been officially cast as the female lead in Dostana 2. A professionally trained Bharatnatyam dancer and the winner of Miss India World 2022, Shetty will make her cinematic debut in this project. Her casting continues a franchise tradition, as Priyanka Chopra, who led the original 2008 film, was also a former Miss India World.
Q: Is Dostana 2 releasing in theaters or on OTT?
A: Dostana 2 is being produced as an Amazon Prime Video original film. While originally intended for a theatrical release, the project was conceptualized as a high-budget feature for the streaming platform under Karan Johar’s digital banner, Dharmatic Entertainment.
Q: Who are the lead actors in the new Dostana 2?
A: The revamped cast of Dostana 2 features Vikrant Massey, Lakshya, and newcomer Sini Shetty. In this new version of the script, Vikrant Massey takes over the role originally intended for Kartik Aaryan, while Lakshya is the only remaining cast member from the film's initial 2019 announcement.