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Dharma plans two creature films to begin shooting by the end of 2026
Karan Johar’s production company, Dharma Productions, is planning two new films.
Both are described as creature-focused projects, and filming is expected to begin by the end of 2026.
One is planned as a large-scale feature with mythological elements, while the other is a comedy built around a creature concept.
Casting details have not been disclosed.
One of the films is expected to be directed by Sandeep Modi, known for Arya and The Night Manager.
The company is also developing other films, including titles scheduled for 2027.
One of the new projects may be announced with a video shown in cinemas alongside Ramayana during Diwali.
Dharma Productions plans to begin filming two high-concept creature films by December 2026.
One is described as a large-scale creature feature with mythological undertones, and the other as a creature comedy.
Karan Johar is diversifying the genres in the studio’s slate, according to Pinkvilla.
One of the films will be directed by Sandeep Modi, but the film’s identity has not been stated.
Casting details for both films have not been disclosed.
- Who
- Dharma Productions, with Karan Johar developing the slate.
- What
- The studio plans to start filming two creature films, one with mythological undertones and one a comedy.
- When
- By December 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- The plans are part of Karan Johar’s effort to diversify Dharma Productions’ genres.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Dharma Productions is all set to commence shoot of two of their most ambitious high concept projects towards the end of 2026.
Karan Johar is diversifying the genres for his banner, Dharma Productions. He is set to take two films on floors by December 2026 - one of which is touted to be a huge creature feature with mythological undertones, and other is a high concept creature comedy
Dharma Productions plans to begin filming the two creature films.
One of the films is expected to be announced with a video unit screened with Ramayana.
- Number of films
- 2
- Planned filming start
- By December 2026
- Creature feature
- Mythological undertones
- Creature comedy
- High-concept comedy
- Named director
- Sandeep Modi
Sources
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