Dharma Productions' Dostana 2 has had quite a journey. The film had originally gone on floors with Lakshya, Kartik Aaryan and Janhvi Kapoor, but things stalled after Kartik's reported fallout with the makers. The project was eventually put on hold, leaving fans wondering if it would ever see the light of day. In 2025, the film found new momentum. Lakshya stayed on, while Vikrant Massey stepped in, marking his first collaboration with Dharma. Now, as per a Variety India report, former Miss India Sini Shetty has been finalised as the leading lady, making her acting debut with the film.