Is Kartik Aaryan and Karan Johar coming together for Mrighdeep Singh Lamba's comedy franchise? Here's what we know

Kartik Aaryan and Karan Johar announced their first collaboration in December 2025 on the romantic comedy 'Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri', directed by Sameer Vidhwans and produced in association with Namah Pictures. Ananya Panday was soon confirmed as the female lead, with the film set to premiere during the Valentine's Day weekend in 2026. The duo is reportedly set to collaborate again on a unique high-concept comedy franchise.
Details of the New Project
A report in Pinkvilla stated that Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, known for his work on 'Fukrey', is directing a high-concept comedy film. The project, produced by Karan Johar and Mahaveer Jain, is envisioned as a trilogy featuring Kartik in the lead role. According to the source, Mrighdeep has been developing this comedy for some time, and Karan was immediately drawn to the concept, deciding to support it for a big-screen release. The script is believed to have broad appeal, capable of resonating with all segments of the film-going audience.
Film Production and Release Plans
The report further revealed that the untitled film will be a grand comic caper, incorporating high-concept elements into its screenplay. "It's far more than just a comedy, as the team intends to astonish the audience with its scale and visuals," the source explained. Currently in pre-production, filming is set to commence in September 2025. The filmmakers are targeting a release in the latter half of 2026, which will mark Kartik's second release of the year.
Kartik Aaryan's Upcoming Projects
On the work front, Kartik Aaryan has several exciting projects including his next with Sreeleela for Diwali 2025, 'Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri' on Valentine's Day 2026, and a high-concept comedy franchise directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba.