Karan Johar to make OTT debut with ambitious Netflix series
What's the story
Acclaimed filmmaker Karan Johar is set to make his debut in the digital world with a high-budget web series for Netflix.
The yet-to-be-titled project, which is reportedly close to Johar's heart, will feature acclaimed female stars of Indian cinema.
The news was exclusively reported by Pinkvilla, citing sources close to the development.
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Production details
Johar's web series to go on floors in 2025
According to the source, Johar is expected to serve as the showrunner for this new web series. The script has been finalized and plans are underway to commence shooting in early 2025.
"The web series now begins its casting stage and the idea is to bring together an ensemble of renowned actors," the source said, adding that it will be filmed throughout 2025.
It is scheduled to be released on the streaming platform in 2026.
Other projects
Johar's upcoming projects include 'Jigra,' 'Sunny Sanskari ki Tulsi Kumari'
Following the completion of this web series, Johar will reportedly start work on his eighth theatrical directorial, a grand action film.
In addition, several production ventures under his banner Dharma Productions are in the pipeline.
These include the Alia Bhatt-starrer Jigra, an untitled courtroom drama featuring Akshay Kumar and Ananya Pandey, and Shashank Khaitan's Sunny Sanskari ki Tulsi Kumari with Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor.