Maddock Films Revives Rom-Com Magic with Luka Chuppi 2
Maddock Films has continued its rom-com IP growth! While Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna prepare for pending Cocktail 2, the studio has decisively developed another fan-fav: Luka Chuppi. This offering is new because of its supernatural elements and new pairing from the original, Varun Dhawan and Sharvari.
This reinterpretation of the 2019 hit starring Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon will retain the original’s humorous qualities but enter new territory with comic spookiness.
New Pairing, New Chaos — Supernatural Elements in a Family Set-Up
As per industry sources, the focus of Luka Chuppi 2 will no longer be about live-in relationship drama – it will take on elements of the supernatural through a small-town family comedy. It is still a rom-com, but it will feature completely different characters and a fresh narrative.
This will be Varun and Sharvari’s first full-length film together, although both are participants in Dinesh Vijan‘s Horror-Comedy Universe – Varun is Bhediya and Sharvari is the lead in Munjya, one of 2024’s surprise hits.
The goal of Luka Chuppi 2 is straightforward: create a franchise that combines laughs and scares with a raucous, crowd-pleasing ensemble.
Where’s Laxman Utekar?
Director Laxman Utekar, who directed the first film, is not coming back to direct the sequel but will remain involved as a co-producer. The direction now falls in the hands of one of his long-time associates. The film is still in the screenplay stage and will go on floors in early 2026, subject to cast availability.
Varun & Sharvari Do Not Have Time to Waste
Varun Dhawan, who is just coming off completing the rom-com that his dad David Dhawan directed, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai (which is slated to release late 2025), is set to shoot Sunny Deol’s Border 2 next. As both Bhediya 2 have also faced delays for various reasons, Luka Chuppi 2 might now come up on schedule quicker than anticipated.
He also has Dharma’s Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari with Janhvi Kapoor slated for September 12th, 2025, and a guest appearance as Bhediya in Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna and Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s Thama for Diwali 2025.
Sharvari, on the other hand, is riding the wave of the Munjya praise and is poised to move forward with YRF’s Alpha with Alia Bhatt (Due CIS 2025). She’s signed to do Imtiaz Ali’s period love story with Diljit Dosanjh and is reportedly in discussions for Race 4 and Sooraj Barjatya’s next family drama with Ayushmann Khurrana.
➤ Also Read: Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai: David Dhawan & Varun Dhawan Return With A Rom-Com Releasing April 10, 2026
BoxOfficeWorldwide Verdict
With a new jodi, a spooky-romantic premise and Maddock Films’ great instincts for genre talent, Luka Chuppi 2 is looking like it could be rightfully considered a franchise revival. It is difficult to replace Kartik and Kriti, but Varun and Sharvari’s shared energy and fan base will hopefully be a sufficient reboot. Buckle up for a messy instalment of the romance vs family vs supernatural genre, all with tonnes of laughter!
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