📌 Key Points
- Filmmaker Advait Chandan has reportedly exited the ‘Dostana 2’ project due to creative differences.
- The film, set to star Vikrant Massey and Lakshya, has faced numerous delays and casting changes.
- Dharma Productions is now seeking a new director to helm the long-delayed sequel.
- Kartik Aaryan’s previous departure also caused significant production halts for the film.
Dharma Productions’ much-anticipated sequel, Dostana 2, faces renewed uncertainty as director Advait Chandan reportedly exits the project. Citing creative differences, Chandan’s departure leaves the Vikrant Massey and Lakshya starrer once again searching for a helmer amidst its long history of production woes.
Director’s Exit: Creative Differences Cited
Following production delays, casting shuffles, and several attempts at a revival, Dostana 2 has drifted back into the crosshairs of industry speculation. According to a recent Variety India report, filmmaker Advait Chandan has exited the project. However, there has been no official confirmation from the makers regarding his status.
Earlier reports in February 2026 stated that he would direct the revamped version of Dostana 2, which was expected to star Vikrant Massey , Lakshya and former Miss India World Sini Shetty. At the time, the project appeared to be finally moving forward after years of uncertainty.
Dostana 2’s Troubled Production History
Sini, who won the Miss India World title in 2022, is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer and has long expressed an interest in acting. The film would mark her Bollywood debut.
However, the fresh report claims that Advait Chandan has exited the project due to creative differences with the makers. While director shake-ups often spark rumours of behind-the-scenes drama, it is said that the exit was amicable and there is no bad blood with the makers. With Advait out of the picture, Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions is once again left searching for a creative captain to steer the long-delayed franchise sequel back on track.
Dharma Productions’ Search for New Director
Kartik Aaryan’s abrupt departure from the project brought production to a sudden halt and triggered a major industry storm. At the time, Dharma Productions had posted a statement that they would never work with Kartik again. However, time has clearly smoothed over past friction as Kartik is currently collaborating with Karan Johar’s banner for their upcoming film, Naagzilla .
Over the years, the shelved sequel has quietly evolved behind closed doors, undergoing several creative overhauls as the studio experimented with revised scripts and fresh casting combinations. Despite multiple setbacks and years in limbo, the production house refused to entirely give up on the sequel.
With Advait Chandan’s amicable but impactful exit, Dostana 2’s future remains precarious. Dharma Productions faces the challenge of finding a new creative vision to finally bring this long-gestating sequel, starring Vikrant Massey and Lakshya, to fruition after years of setbacks.
