Varun Dhawan and Kartik Aaryan to collaborate on Mujhse Shaadi Karogi 2: Report

Varun Dhawan and Kartik Aaryan

Varun Dhawan's Bhediya 2 and Kartik Aaryan's Naagzilla have been announced as Independence Day 2026 releases, thus paving the way for a box-office clash. While the two actors would be rivals over that weekend, buzz suggests they may soon be co-stars. We've heard that Dhawan and Aaryan are the top contenders to play the leads in Mujhse Shaadi Karogi 2, the sequel to the 2004 comedy that saw Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar's characters in a game of one-upmanship as they wooed their ladylove, essayed by Priyanka Chopra.

Sajid Nadiadwala, who produced the David Dhawan-directed original, is backing the second instalment. An insider revealed, "Sajid is keen on recreating the comedy and chaos of the original, but with a contemporary twist. Kartik and Varun are known for their comic timing, and are frontrunners for the roles. Together, they could be a riot on screen. But the scripting has only begun, and Sajid will take a call on the casting after he is satisfied with the script."

The insider added that the cast will be finalised by the year-end. "Aligning Kartik and Varun's dates will be tough, given their busy date diaries. The makers are aiming for a late 2026 release."