Karan Johar is one of the most renowned directors and producers that the Indian film industry has seen in the past two decades. He made his directorial debut in 1998 with the blockbuster movie, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, which starred Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Rani Mukerji, and more. Since then, he has directed several successful movies, including Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, and My Name Is Khan.
His most recent film is none other than the Alia Bhatt, and Ranveer Singh starrer, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, which was released in 2023. Since then, Karan Johar fans have been eagerly anticipating his next film. Now, according to reports, he is all set to return to the director’s chair in 2026 with a film potentially titled, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham 2.
Karan Johar’s eighth film as a director will likely be a family drama
Karan Johar is easily one of the few Indian directors with an unblemished track record in Bollywood. Having spent over two decades in the industry, he has given movie fanatics seven amazing films. His latest film, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, came out nearly 2 years ago, in 2023, and saw positive reviews from both critics and audiences alike. The film also did decent business at the box office, grossing over Rs. 355 crore worldwide. At the time, it became the tenth highest-grossing Indian film of the year.