Is Sreeleela The New Heroine Of Dostana 2 After Janhvi Kapoor’s Exit? Here’s What We Know | Bollywood News
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Dostana 2 update: Vikrant Massey confirms Dharma debut, Lakshya stays on board, Janhvi Kapoor exits. Buzz suggests Sreeleela may join as the new female lead.
The mystery around Dharma Productions’ Dostana 2 continues. While Vikrant Massey and Lakshya are confirmed, reports suggest Janhvi Kapoor is out and South star Sreeleela may step in as the new female lead.
Few Bollywood films in recent memory have created as much confusion and speculation as Dostana 2. Ever since its announcement under Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, the project has been shrouded in uncertainty. From casting shake-ups to rumours about its theme, the film has been caught in a cycle of constant guesswork. For years now, audiences have been left wondering: is Dostana 2 happening at all, or has it been permanently shelved?
Last week, actor and National Award winner Vikrant Massey finally broke some of the suspense. During a media interaction, Massey revealed that Dostana 2 is indeed happening and that it marks his first ever collaboration with Dharma Productions. Known for his critically acclaimed performances in films like A Death in the Gunj, Haseen Dillruba and the recent 12th Fail, Massey’s entry into the glossy Dharma universe has sparked curiosity about what direction the film will now take.
What is confirmed so far is that Lakshya — the actor who was originally meant to make his Bollywood debut with Dostana 2 — continues to be attached to the film. Lakshya was launched by Dharma in 2019, but his big screen debut was delayed after the film ran into multiple roadblocks, including the COVID-19 pandemic and a much-talked-about recasting. Earlier, Dostana 2 was set to feature Kartik Aaryan and Janhvi Kapoor alongside Lakshya. However, both stars are no longer a part of the project.
When asked about who has stepped into Janhvi’s shoes as the female lead, Vikrant Massey preferred to remain tight-lipped, saying he would rather wait for the official announcement from the production house. This has only added to the speculation surrounding the film.
Meanwhile, industry chatter strongly suggests that Telugu sensation Sreeleela is in talks to join the cast. A few months ago, a source had informed us that Sreeleela is being seriously considered for the role. “The story of Dostana 2 will remain the same but the cast and the director have been changed. Janhvi Kapoor, who was roped in to play the female lead earlier, is no longer a part of the film. Instead, the makers are considering Sreeleela for the part. Her dance number in Pushpa 2: The Rule has made her a much sought-after name in the movies. And the team of Dostana 2 are extremely keen on having her in the film,” the source revealed.
Sreeleela, who has quickly established herself as one of the most bankable young stars in South cinema, has already caught the eye of Bollywood filmmakers. If confirmed, her casting in Dostana 2 would mark a significant crossover moment, bringing her pan-India popularity to a mainstream Hindi film franchise.
As of now, Dharma Productions has not made an official statement about the revised cast or the directorial reins of the film. What remains clear, however, is that Dostana 2 is very much alive and slowly finding its footing after years of speculation. With Vikrant Massey, Lakshya, and possibly Sreeleela leading the project, the film seems poised to blend Dharma’s signature glamour with a fresh, contemporary cast.
Whether the film retains the progressive undertones that the original Dostana was known for is yet to be revealed. But for now, fans can finally breathe a sigh of relief — Dostana 2 is not shelved, and after years of suspense, the pieces of its puzzle are beginning to fall into place.
Yatamanyu Narain is a Sub-Editor at News18.com with a passion for all things entertainment. Whether he’s breaking the latest Bollywood news or chatting with rising stars in the OTT world, he’s always on the hun… Read More
October 02, 2025, 12:18 IST
