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Reports Say Sidharth Malhotra in Advanced Talks for Dharma Romantic Drama Directed by Sharan Sharma

The unannounced film would be his seventh pairing with Karan Johar, with a Mumbai shoot eyed for summer 2026 if negotiations finish.

Overview

  • Multiple entertainment outlets citing Mid-Day report that discussions are in the final stages, though no official announcement has been made.
  • The project is described as an emotionally intense, relationship-driven romantic drama under the Dharma Productions banner.
  • Sharan Sharma is reportedly attached to direct, following his work on Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl and Mr & Mrs Mahi.
  • An unnamed source says Malhotra gave a verbal nod to the concept last year and awaited the script, while the studio views the role as a fit for his on-screen persona.
  • If sealed, the film would continue Malhotra’s long association with Dharma that began with Student of the Year, with filming likely to start in Mumbai in summer 2026.