Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan and director-producer Karan Johar are set to collaborate on a highly anticipated project. The film, titled Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri, signifies Kartik’s return to the romantic comedy genre. It will be directed by Sameer Vidwans, known for his work on Satya Prem Ki Katha, and produced by Dharma Productions. The film is scheduled for a global theatrical release in 2026.

In 2021, various reports indicated a rift between Kartik Aaryan and Karan Johar, resulting in the actor’s departure from Dostana 2. After a three-year hiatus, the duo has reunited for a new project, a romantic comedy titled Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri.

In a joint Instagram announcement, Dharma Productions, Kartik Aaryan, and Namah Pictures shared a teaser for Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri. The 34-second clip features a voiceover by Kartik humorously reflecting on his three unsuccessful relationships and expressing his determination to make his fourth one successful.

Details regarding the release date and the lead actress remain undisclosed. Following the success of Satyaprem Ki Katha, Kartik is reuniting with Namah Pictures once more, with Dharma Productions enhancing the scale of this collaboration.

This film has garnered attention for re-establishing the partnership between Kartik Aaryan and Karan Johar after their reported fallout in 2022. The rift emerged when Dharma Productions announced a recasting for Dostana 2, which was initially planned to feature Kartik alongside Janhvi Kapoor; although both parties refrained from commenting on any disputes, speculation was rife.

In August of last year, Karan Johar disclosed that he was developing a new project with Kartik. When asked about their collaboration, he mentioned, “We gave one attempt, and for various reasons, it didn’t fructify. However, we have been in conversations to do something, and hopefully, this one will materialise. It’s something we are very excited about.”

He praised Kartik’s contributions, stating, “Kartik has given us films that resonate with the entire country and brought people back to the theatres.” Kartik Aaryan was recently featured in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, which achieved significant box office success, and was directed by Anees Bazmee, featuring Vidya Balan, Madhuri Dixit, and Triptii Dimri in key roles.

Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor recently took to social media to alert his fans about an online scam involving an individual impersonating his manager. He posted on Instagram to warn his followers about a fraudulent account that had been reaching out to people, falsely claiming to offer opportunities to connect with him. This scammer targeted unsuspecting fans, using Arjun’s name to gain credibility and deceive them into sharing personal information or clicking on harmful links.

In his post, Arjun stated, “It’s come to my attention that a random account is reaching out to people claiming to be my manager and offering opportunities to connect with me. Please know that these messages are not legitimate, and I have no association with them. I would never ask anyone to click on links or share personal details through such means. Please don’t fall for these scams—stay safe and alert. If you come across such messages, kindly report the account immediately. Have a safe and merry Christmas.”

Additionally, the Gunday actor extended his best wishes to the team of Baby John on Instagram, sharing the film’s poster featuring Varun Dhawan. He wrote, “Wishing the entire team massive success!!! Are you going to reflect on the year or deflect from reflection?” Dhawan responded with heart emojis.

On the professional front, Arjun Kapoor recently portrayed a modern-day version of Raavan, known as Danger Lanka, in Rohit Shetty’s Singham Again. This film, the fifth installment in the popular Cop Universe, also boasts an ensemble cast that includes Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff, Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar, and Kareena Kapoor Khan, and was released on November 1.

Arjun expressed his gratitude in a heartfelt note to Rohit Shetty, thanking him for making every moment on set unforgettable. He wrote, “The perfect role, at the right time, with a director who believes in you – sometimes, that’s all it takes.

Grateful beyond words for the trust he’s shown in me when not many were willing to, and for creating a character so close to his vision that the audiences have loved. This journey of becoming Danger Lanka has been nothing short of amazing. Thank you, @itsrohitshetty sir and team, for making every moment on set unforgettable. I’d do this all over again in a heartbeat!”

December 25, Christmas Day, presented a varied landscape for Bollywood, as Varun Dhawan’s highly anticipated film, Baby John, debuted to relatively modest earnings. Tracking website Sacnilk reported that the film generated approximately Rs 12.5 crore on its opening day in India.

Despite being released during the holiday season, Baby John could not surpass the impressive performance of Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2: The Rule, which garnered Rs 19.75 crore on its 21st day in theaters. The ongoing success of Pushpa 2, along with the favorable reception of Mufasa, significantly overshadowed Baby John’s box office performance.

In this action-oriented film, Varun Dhawan was initially projected to collect Rs 13 crore on its first day, but ultimately fell short of expectations, partly due to mixed critical reviews.

On its release day, Baby John, which features Keerthy Suresh, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Jackie Shroff, achieved a Hindi occupancy rate of 24.97%, with evening shows reaching a higher occupancy of 30.89%.

Despite facing negative critiques, Baby John achieved Varun Dhawan’s highest opening in five years at the box office. For context, Bhediya opened with Rs 7.48 crore, while Jugjugg Jeeyo netted Rs 9.28 crore on its premiere day.

The competitive landscape sharpened with Christmas releases such as Pushpa 2, Mufasa, and the Kannada action thriller Max, featuring Kichcha Sudeep. Remarkably, Max emerged as a sleeper hit, recording a historic Rs 10 crore opening for a Kannada film in 2024. Bolstered by strong word-of-mouth, it is expected to enjoy a thriving extended weekend.

Notably, Baby John signifies Varun Dhawan’s return to the big screen after his digital project Citadel: Honey Bunny, aired in October. As the competition heats up, the forthcoming days will be pivotal for Baby John to establish its box office credentials.

Directed by Kalees and co-produced by Atlee and Priya Atlee, Baby John is the Hindi remake of the Tamil blockbuster Theri, which starred Vijay in the leading role.