Sini Shetty, who won the Miss India World 2022 title, is all set to make her debut with the film Dostana 2. Shetty will star in the film with Vikrant Massey, who is an acclaimed actor, and Lakshya, who is an upcoming talent, to create the main character group.
The franchise continues its tradition of casting beauty pageant winners through its casting choice, which selected Sini Shetty as the lead actress. The original Dostana (2008) featured Priyanka Chopra, who had previously won the Miss World title. Shetty stepping into the limelight has created high expectations for another outstanding performance.
The project which Karan Johar supports through Dharma Productions and Dharmatic Entertainment has undergone extensive changes since its announcement in 2019. Vikrant Massey joined the cast in 2025 after Kartik Aaryan had previously been confirmed for the lead role. Lakshya who began his career in the action-thriller Kill has become an essential member of the cast.
After achieving success with Secret Superstar and Laal Singh Chaddha Advait Chandan now works as a film director. The script has undergone multiple rewrites which now depict two siblings who compete for the affection of one man thus introducing a new storyline to the popular franchise.
Dostana 2 is being developed as a feature film for Amazon Prime Video which shows how major Bollywood movies now start their streaming debut on digital platforms. The project first experienced delays because the script needed to be rewritten but now the main shooting will start in the third quarter of 2026. Fans of the Dostana saga are currently waiting for upcoming story developments which will be part of the new Dostana chapter.
