Has Karan Johar moved away from the big screen?

Karan Johar, the acclaimed director known for romantic blockbusters like “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” and “Kavi Khushi Kaavi Gham”, is making a significant career change. This time, he is stepping into the world of OTT (over-the-top) streaming platforms. After more than two decades in film production. Johar is ready to embrace the modern storytelling demands by creating a web series for Netflix. Reports suggest that if all goes according to plan, he will launch this new venture as early as 2025.

Details surrounding the web series, including its title, remain under wraps. However, inside sources indicate that the project will be one of Johar’s personal favourites. The series is expected to feature a star-studded cast including several well-known actresses of the industry. Karan Johar has prepared the script, and he is keen to execute his vision on this new platform.

Karan Johar has embraced the OTT era

As part of the production process, Karan will soon start selecting actors to suit the characters of his series. The team has scheduled filming to begin in 2025, and they expect production to continue throughout the year. Fans can speculate that the series will premiere sometime in 2026.

Along with his foray into OTT, Karan Johar plans to return to the big screen with an action film titled “Takht” after this project. Initially slated for production in 2019 and intended for release in 2020, ‘Takht’ faced delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The film has an impressive cast including Kareena Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Anil Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar and Janhvi Kapoor.

Karan Johar’s latest film “Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani” releasing in 2023 has already grabbed attention. As he transitions into new formats and genres, fans are eagerly awaiting both his web series and upcoming action films. This exciting chapter marks a bold move for Karan Johar as he adapts to the changing times in the entertainment industry.