Kartik Aaryan & Kriti Sanon to come together for 'intense' romantic drama directed by Laxman Utekar: Source

Kartik Aaryan

Chhaava director Laxman Utekar's start to 2025 was what most filmmakers dream of. With the blockbuster behind him, the director is setting the stage for his next. This time, he is said to have gone back to the leads of his maiden Hindi directorial venture, Luka Chuppi (2019). We've heard that Kartik Aaryan, Kriti Sanon and Utekar may reunite for a hard-hitting love story, which will be backed by Dinesh Vijan.

A source shares, "The story is currently being developed. It has the flavour of hinterland India that Laxman does so well, but this time he is exploring an intense subject, unlike Luka Chuppi that offered a light-hearted take on live-in relationships."

Kriti Sanon and Laxman Utekar

Exciting as the prospect of their reunion may be, Aaryan and Sanon's busy calendars could pose a challenge. Aaryan, who is currently shooting Anurag Basu's next, will dedicate the remaining year to Naagzilla and Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri. Meanwhile, Sanon has Tere Ishk Mein, a film with Shahid Kapoor, and reportedly Don 3 in her kitty. "Dates will be the real problem. If all goes well, the project could roll early next year. A decision will be taken after August when the final draft is ready," adds the source. Kriti Sanon's last collaboration with director Laxman Utekar was Mimi (2021), which earned her the National Award.