Dharma Productions: News

14 Jun 2025

Fatima Sana Shaikh

When will Madhavan, Fatima's 'Aap Jaisa Koi' debut on Netflix?

The upcoming romantic drama Aap Jaisa Koi, starring Fatima Sana Shaikh and R Madhavan, will release on Netflix in July 2025, reported OTTPlay.

11 Jun 2025

Cannes Film Festival

'Need to have individual thoughts': Karan Johar on Bollywood

Filmmaker Karan Johar recently shared his concerns about Bollywood's current "herd mentality."

10 Jun 2025

Akshay Kumar

When is Akshay Kumar's 'Kesari 2' releasing on OTT 

Akshay Kumar's patriotic courtroom drama, Kesari Chapter 2, will reportedly be available for streaming on JioHotstar from Friday.

02 Jun 2025

Ishaan Khatter

Neeraj Ghaywan thanks 'Homebound' team, skips DoP accused of misconduct

Neeraj Ghaywan, the director of Homebound, thanked everyone who contributed to the film after its successful premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.

02 Jun 2025

Ananya Panday

Kartik-Ananya's steamy kiss lights up 'Tu Meri Main Tera...' poster

Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday have finally been confirmed as the lead pair in the upcoming romantic comedy Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri.

02 Jun 2025

Hansal Mehta

Misconduct allegations: 'Homebound' cinematographer removed from Shefali Shah film

The Hindi film industry has taken swift action against allegations of inappropriate behavior by cinematographer Pratik Shah.

31 May 2025

Neeraj Ghaywan

Dharma Productions reacts to misconduct allegations against 'Homebound' cinematographer

Cinematographer Pratik Shah, who recently worked on Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound, has been accused of inappropriate behavior by multiple women.

30 May 2025

Anurag Basu

Kartik Aaryan-Sreeleela's musical drama might miss Diwali 2025 release

Kartik Aaryan and director Anurag Basu are collaborating for the first time on a musical love story, which was initially slated for a Diwali 2025 release.

22 May 2025

COVID-19

True story of 2 friends that inspired Neeraj Ghaywan's 'Homebound'

In 2020, a picture of two men amid India's first wave of COVID-19 lockdown caught the attention of Basharat Peer, an international opinion editor at The New York Times.

21 May 2025

Adar Poonawalla

'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham' was once sold for just $5,000

Renowned filmmaker Karan Johar has made a grand return to the Cannes Film Festival after 12 years. The director is at the festival to promote his latest production, Homebound, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan.

17 May 2025

Akshay Kumar

After Hindi domination, 'Kesari 2' sets Telugu release; trailer out

The recent Bollywood historical drama, Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh, is all set to hit Telugu screens on May 23.

16 May 2025

Box Office

Vikrant Massey to headline Karan Johar's 'Dostana 2' in 2026

Karan Johar's much-awaited sequel to the 2008 blockbuster Dostana is officially happening, with Vikrant Massey taking the reins.

07 May 2025

Advait Chandan

Did Sreeleela replace Janhvi Kapoor in 'Dostana 2'? 

Reportedly, Dharma Productions is revamping its highly anticipated movie, Dostana 2. The project has been in the backburner since 2021 after a fallout between Karan Johar and lead actor Kartik Aaryan.

26 Apr 2025

Ishaan Khatter

Martin Scorsese joins Neeraj Ghaywan's 'Homebound' as executive producer

In a massive development, director Martin Scorsese has come on board as the executive producer of Homebound, Karan Johar's Dharma Productions announced on Saturday.

26 Apr 2025

Akshay Kumar

YouTuber-poet accuses 'Kesari 2' writer of lifting poem without credit

Kesari Chapter 2, starring Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan, and Ananya Panday, has been marred by plagiarism allegations.

18 Apr 2025

Akshay Kumar

'Kesari 2' review: Akshay delivers stirring performance in emotional film

Kesari Chapter 2, a spiritual sequel to Kesari, stars Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan, Ananya Panday, and Amit Sial.

16 Apr 2025

Akshay Kumar

Meet C Sankaran Nair: Real hero behind Akshay's 'Kesari 2'

Sir C. Sankaran Nair, a driving force during the Indian freedom struggle and a former president of the Indian National Congress, is set to be played by Akshay Kumar in Kesari Chapter 2.

03 Apr 2025

Akshay Kumar

Where to watch 'Kesari: Chapter 2' after its theatrical run

The much-awaited biographical film Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh starring Akshay Kumar, Ananya Panday, and R Madhavan, will release in theaters on April 18.

03 Apr 2025

Akshay Kumar

'Kesari 2' trailer: Akshay Kumar leads horrifying Jallianwala Bagh retelling

The trailer for Kesari: Chapter 2, a historical drama starring Akshay Kumar, Ananya Panday, and R Madhavan, dropped on Thursday.

01 Apr 2025

Akshay Kumar

'Jaat,' 'Kesari 2': Watch these films in theaters in April

April will be an exciting month for Indian cinema as numerous highly anticipated films are set to hit the theaters.

29 Mar 2025

Shanaya Kapoor

Will Tusharr Khanna star opposite Shanaya Kapoor in 'SOTY 3'

The much-awaited third installment of Karan Johar's Student Of The Year franchise is in the making, and Shanaya Kapoor has already been signed as the female lead.

28 Mar 2025

Akshay Kumar

Don't miss these intense character introductions from 'Kesari: Chapter 2' 

The much-awaited character introductions from Kesari: Chapter 2 are out!

24 Mar 2025

Akshay Kumar

'Kesari 2' teaser: Akshay leads chilling retelling of Jallianwala Bagh

The teaser for the much-anticipated film Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh was unveiled on Monday, March 24, 2025, starring Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar in a key role.

22 Mar 2025

Akshay Kumar

Akshay announces 'Kesari 2' with gritty video, confirms April release

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has announced his upcoming film, Kesari 2.

20 Mar 2025

Bollywood

Karan Johar unveils director, shuts trolls with '90% outsiders' claim

Filmmaker Karan Johar has announced his next project, which he says is the "proudest film" of his production house, Dharma Productions.

18 Mar 2025

Ibrahim Ali Khan

Karan Johar defends Ibrahim, Khushi against harsh 'Nadaaniyan' criticism

Filmmaker Karan Johar has come out in defense of the actors in his latest production, Nadaaniyan after they were brutally reviewed and trolled.

16 Mar 2025

Janhvi Kapoor

Varun Dhawan-Janhvi Kapoor's 'Sunny Sanskari...' pushed to September

Dharma Productions's Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari has locked a new release date.

15 Mar 2025

Marathi Cinema

Marathi comedy 'Ye Re...' releases in July: What to expect

The much-anticipated third installment of the popular Marathi comedy franchise, Ye Re Ye Re Paisa 3, will hit cinemas on July 18, 2025.

10 Mar 2025

Apoorva Mehta

KJo's Dharma Productions forays into Punjabi cinema with Gippy's 'Akaal'

Karan Johar's Dharma Productions has announced it is collaborating with actor-singer Gippy Grewal for his upcoming Punjabi historical drama Akaal.

26 Feb 2025

Akshay Kumar

Dharma Productions teams up with 'Marco' director for action thriller 

Dharma Productions has announced a collaboration with acclaimed Malayalam filmmaker Haneef Adeni. Known for his recent commercial and critical success, Marco, Adeni will be directing a high-impact action film under the Dharma banner.

26 Feb 2025

Siddhant Chaturvedi

'Dhadak 2': CBFC raises concern over caste discrimination story

The upcoming film Dhadak 2, featuring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri, has run into trouble with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) over its portrayal of caste discrimination.

19 Feb 2025

Amrita Singh

Is Dharma Productions secretly building a universe? Karan Johar answers

In a recent interaction, celebrated filmmaker Karan Johar revealed his own take on creating a cinematic universe.

17 Feb 2025

Bollywood

Fans question why Bollywood isn't giving Sanya Malhotra lead roles

Sanya Malhotra, who stole hearts with her performance in the critically acclaimed Mrs., is now being flooded with concern over her dearth of lead roles in Bollywood.

15 Feb 2025

Akshay Kumar

Akshay-R Madhavan-Ananya's 'Kesari Chapter 2' locks April release

The much-awaited film Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story Of Jallianwala Bagh starring Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan, and Ananya Panday in lead roles, will reportedly hit the screens on April 18, 2025.

11 Feb 2025

Adar Poonawalla

Dharma Productions expands into regional cinema

Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, in association with Adar Poonawalla, has launched a new venture to make its mark in the regional cinema.

09 Feb 2025

Akshay Kumar

'Was hurt'—Anjana Sukhani recalls being 'ignored' during 'Good Newwz' promotions

Actor Anjana Sukhani recently opened up about being left out of the promotions of the 2019 film Good Newwz.

05 Feb 2025

Akshay Kumar

'Dhadak 2' replaces 'Kesari Chapter 2' for Holi release: Report

The much-anticipated period courtroom drama, reportedly titled Kesari Chapter 2, starring Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan, and Ananya Panday has been pushed from its March 14 release date.

30 Jan 2025

Bollywood

Shanaya Kapoor wraps first schedule of 'Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan'

Shanaya Kapoor, the latest member of the Kapoor clan to join Bollywood, has wrapped up the first Indian schedule of her debut film Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan.

30 Jan 2025

Ananya Panday

Is Ananya finalized for Kartik Aaryan's 'Tu Meri Main Tera...'

Ananya Panday has been roped to star opposite Kartik Aaryan in the upcoming romantic film Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri.

29 Jan 2025

Amrita Singh

'Films are in their genes': KJo welcomes Ibrahim to Bollywood

Karan Johar finally put the rumors to rest with an emotional Instagram post on Wednesday, confirming Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh's son Ibrahim Ali Khan's Bollywood debut.

27 Jan 2025

Aditya Roy Kapur

'YJHD' becomes 3rd highest-grossing Indian re-release since 2000

The re-release of Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (YJHD), featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone, has been a massive success at the Indian box office.