Ananya Panday‘s journey with Dharma Productions is a testament to how a production house and actor can grow together. From playing a college student to leading major projects, Ananya’s evolution with Karan Johar‘s banner has been remarkable and inspiring for young talent in the industry.
In 2019, Ananya made her Bollywood debut with Student of the Year 2 alongside Tiger Shroff and Tara Sutaria. The film introduced her as Shreya, a confident college student navigating romance and competition at the fictional St. Teresa’s College. Directed by Punit Malhotra and produced by Dharma Productions, the film gave Ananya the perfect launchpad. Her fresh energy and screen presence earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut, marking the beginning of a beautiful partnership.
Growing With Every Collaboration
The partnership continued to strengthen with Call Me Bae, a Dharmatic Entertainment series that premiered on Amazon Prime Video in 2024. Created by Ishita Moitra and directed by Colin D’Cunha, the show saw Ananya playing Bella Chowdhary aka Bae, a billionaire fashionista who is disowned by her ultra rich family. The series showcased her stylish confidence and comic timing, proving she could carry a web series as the solo lead. The show’s success led to the announcement of a second season.
With Liger, Ananya stepped into completely new territory. The 2022 pan India action drama directed by Puri Jagannadh and produced by Dharma Productions alongside Vijay Deverakonda’s home banner saw her explore the action genre. While the film did not perform as expected at the box office, it added a bold edge to her filmography and showed her willingness to experiment with different genres under the Dharma umbrella.
Adding Depth And Range
Kesari Chapter 2 marked another significant collaboration where Ananya played Dilreet Gill opposite Akshay Kumar. The period drama based on the aftermath of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre released in April 2025 and received praise for her performance. Director Karan Singh Tyagi revealed he cast her after watching her in Gehraiyaan, recognizing the depth she could bring to historical storytelling. The film showcased yet another shade of her growing range as an actor.
The Journey Continues With Romance
Now Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri marks the next chapter of Ananya’s ever strengthening partnership with Dharma. The romantic comedy directed by Sameer Vidwans reunites her with Kartik Aaryan after Pati Patni Aur Woh. Set to release on December 31, 2025, the film has Karan Johar himself praising their pairing and calling them amazing together. This full circle moment proves that what started as Student has grown into a confident leading star.
About The Partnership
Ananya Panday’s journey with Dharma Productions spans from her 2019 debut in Student of the Year 2 to multiple films and web series. Her collaboration with the banner continues with upcoming projects. More official announcements about future Dharma collaborations are awaited.
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