Karan Johar Sets Valentine's Day 2026 for ‘Tu Meri Main Tera’ Featuring Kartik Aaryan
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Synopsis
Karan Johar has set the release date for his upcoming film, ‘Tu Meri Main Tera,’ starring Kartik Aaryan, on Valentine’s Day 2026. The rom-com is expected to start filming in May 2025 and has Ananya Panday in talks for the female lead.
Key Takeaways
- Karan Johar announces release date for ‘Tu Meri Main Tera’.
- The film stars Kartik Aaryan and is set for Valentine’s Day 2026.
- Ananya Panday is in talks for the female lead role.
- Directed by Sameer Vidwans, this marks a second collaboration with Aaryan.
- Filming is set to start in May 2025.
Mumbai, March 28 (NationPress) Karan Johar has revealed the release date for his eagerly awaited upcoming film, “Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri.”
The romantic comedy, featuring Kartik Aaryan in the lead role, is scheduled to premiere on Valentine's Day 2026. A source disclosed that this much-anticipated film is being positioned as a romantic comedy and will have a grand release on February 13, 2026, perfectly aligned with the Valentine’s Day festivities. The first look and official posters have yet to be revealed.
Produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Bhumika Tewari, Shareen Mantri Kedia, and Kishor Arora, this romantic comedy will be directed by Sameer Vidwans. Reports suggest that Ananya Panday is in discussions to take on the female lead role. Panday and Aaryan previously starred together in the 2019 blockbuster “Pati Patni Aur Woh.”
This upcoming film marks Kartik Aaryan’s second collaboration with director Sameer Vidwans, following their successful venture, “SatyaPrem Ki Katha,” which also included Kiara Advani.
According to a close source, the filmmakers were eager to cast an actress with a strong appeal to the youth demographic. After evaluating numerous candidates, Ananya was chosen for the role. The source also highlighted that the pairing of Kartik and Ananya has historically been successful, making this collaboration a logical choice for the new Dharma film.
The film was officially announced on December 25, 2024, when Karan Johar shared a special video, presenting it as a delightful Christmas gift for fans. Filming is expected to begin in May 2025.
Kartik Aaryan was last seen in the horror comedy “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3,” which is now available for streaming on Netflix. Directed by Anees Bazmee, the third installment of the franchise also starred Vidya Balan, Madhuri Dixit, and Triptii Dimri.
“Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3” was released in theaters on November 1, 2024, coinciding with the Diwali celebrations.
