Karan Johar announces first-ever action franchise, Sidharth Malhotra to play lead

Filmmaker Karan Johar has announced yet another project under his banner Dharma Productions, this time their first-ever action film franchise. Sidharth Malhotra will play the lead role in the film along with Raashii Khanna.

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“After conquering the peaks, I am proud to present Sidharth Malhotra back with power in the first of the action franchise by Dharma Productions – #Yodha. Directed by the dynamic duo – Sagar Ambre & Pushkar Ojha. Landing in cinemas near you on 11th November, 2022,” he announced on Twitter.

Karan on Wednesday shared a teaser of the announcement on his social media accounts and wrote, “Dharma Productions is all set to announce their first ever action franchise film! Stay tuned, big announcement coming up tomorrow!!!”

Sidharth Malhotra is currently enjoying the success of his recent release film ‘Shershaah’. The actor has received a positive response from both critics as well as the audience for his portrayal of Captain Vikram Batra in the film. A couple of months back it was reported that the actor would be collaborating with Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions once again for an aerial action film.

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Raashii and Sidharth have been spotted outside Dharma Productions office on multiple occasions. 

A source told News18, “Sidharth has really loved the script and has been having multiple script narrations with the directors. Just like Shershaah, he wants to give a solid performance and is leaving no stone unturned. On Saturday (November 13), the actor was at Mehboob studios in Bandra for a look test.

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“The actor was present for more than six hours and tried multiple looks for the role. He also performed a few scenes to get a hang of the character. It is out-and-out action film and Sidharth is taking a keen interest in the project and wants to have a perfect look in the film.”