Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani to Mr Lele: Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and Viacom 18 to collaborate on a slate of movies

Karan Johar of Dharma Productions and Ajit Andhare, COO, Viacom18 Studios on Wednesday introduced that the 2 Bollywood giants are collaborating for a few of the most awaited Hindi movies within the coming yr.
As a part of the affiliation, Viacom18 Studios and Dharma Productions will co-produce movies just like the Karan Johar directorial Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, Raj Mehta’s Jug Jugg Jeeyo, Shakun Batra’s subsequent in addition to Shashank Khaitan’s Mr Lele.

We are proud to announce our partnership with @DharmaMotion pictures to deliver an eclectic vary of movies to entertain audiences world-over. @AndhareAjit @karanjohar @apoorvamehta18 #Viacom18Studios pic.twitter.com/dGAD5Cnce2
— Viacom18 Studios (@Viacom18Studios) September 22, 2021
Karan Johar on this collaboration mentioned in an announcement, “In Viacom18 Studios and Ajit, we have a partner who not only shares our vision in storytelling but also has our approach to differentiated cinema. Dharma Productions has been committed to entertaining movie-goers world over with every film and this partnership will further enable it.”
Apoorva Mehta, CEO, Dharma Productions mentioned, “The partnership with Viacom18 Studios is a significant step for Dharma as together we gear up to bring back the best of Hindi cinema to theatrical audiences. We believe that strategic alliances are the way forward for the film industry and this partnership is the stepping-stone to a long-term alliance.”
Speaking in regards to the partnership, Ajit Andhare, COO, Viacom18 Studios, mentioned: “As Viacom18 Studios scales up and begins a new chapter, we are looking at key partnerships with creators who shape mainstream entertainment. Collaborating to build a slate of films further strengthens our long-term association with Karan and Dharma Productions.”
The movies that are a part of this deal are in varied levels of manufacturing and are anticipated to launch over the following 18-24 months. With Viacom18’s main broadcast channels at play, the community has additionally acquired satellite tv for pc rights for these movies.
Here’s a bit of bit in regards to the movies which have the audiences excited:

Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani: This movie brings Karan Johar again on the director’s chair after Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. It stars Gully Boy hit duo Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, together with veterans corresponding to Dharmendra, Shabana Azmi and Jaya Bachchan.

Jug Jugg Jeeyo: The Raj Mehta directorial starring Anil Kapoor, Neetu Singh Kapoor, Varun Dhawan and Kiara Advani has been within the information for previous a number of months. It will see Neetu Kapoor making her comeback.

Shakun Batra’s subsequent: We have seen Deepika Padukone, Ananya Pandey and Siddhant Chaturvedi sharing heartwarming posts on their social media handles whereas they had been capturing for this movie earlier this yr. While Batra has not zeroed down on the movie’s title, the forged has wrapped up the movie’s first schedule, which was shot in Goa after which in Alibaug, Maharashtra.
Mr Lele: The Shashank Khaitan directorial was initially alleged to star Varun Dhawan, however as a result of date points Varun had introduced that he’s not doing the movie. Now the ultimate forged of the movie contains Vicky Kaushal, Bhumi Pednekar and Kiara Advani. Mr Lele is claimed to be a comedy movie with a twist.