Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions has added another big-ticket project to its packed 2025–26 slate. PeepingMoon.com reports that Johar has locked in Tiger Shroff, Lakshya, and Janhvi Kapoor for director Raj Mehta’s upcoming action entertainer a dramatic shift for Mehta, who is known for hit comedies like Good Newwz and Jug Jugg Jeeyo.
Raj Mehta Goes Full-Throttle Action
This yet-untitled film marks Mehta’s bold foray into the action genre, promising a blend of adrenaline, romance, comedy, and music — hallmarks of classic Bollywood masala. While Tiger and Janhvi are established names, this film pairs them with Lakshya, Dharma’s rising star, for the first time.
The film is reportedly a reworked version of Deadly, a two-hero action film Mehta was developing in 2023 with Tiger, Varun Dhawan, and Janhvi. That project stalled, and after briefly exploring Jug Jugg Jeeyo 2, Mehta returned to the script, bringing in Lakshya to replace Dhawan. Pre-production is underway, and filming is expected to start post-monsoon.
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New Beginnings for Dharma’s Young Stars
For Tiger Shroff, this is a crucial career moment. After recent setbacks, this film and Baaghi 4 are being seen as make-or-break projects. Lakshya, meanwhile, is quickly climbing the Dharma ladder with upcoming roles in Chand Mera Dil and Dostana 2. For Janhvi, this marks her sixth film with Dharma, following her Cannes-premiered Homebound.
Dharma’s Power-Packed Lineup
Dharma is on a roll, with over 20 films in production. After the success of Kesari Chapter 2, the studio is gearing up to release six more titles this year, including Dhadak 2, Sarzameen, and two Kartik Aaryan films — Naagzilla and Tu Meri Main Tera.