Karan Johar to direct action film after Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani

Filmmaker and producer Karan Johar, who turned 50 today, has announced that he will helm his first action film after finishing the romantic family drama Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani.

Starring Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan and Shabana Azmi, Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani will arrive in theatres on 10 February 2023.

Johar expressed gratitude towards the people around him while announcing his upcoming film in a note. “The one aspect I believe I am most passionate about is being a filmmaker! In the past, I have always taken long gaps between my films but today on this special day I would like to announce my next directorial feature. Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani will release on 10 February 2023. And I will commence the shoot of my action film in April 2023. Need your blessings and love! And I have to shamelessly sign off by saying Jugjugg Jeeyo to all of you,” the note read.

The filmmaker didn’t reveal any other details about the action film. 

His latest announcement has created confusion about the fate of his long-delayed multi-starrer Takht, which was announced in 2018. He had said last August that he would make this film, which is set in the Mughal era, after completing Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani.

The period film has an ensemble cast comprising Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, Anil Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor and Bhumi Pednekar.