Mumbai, July 26 -- On his 50th birthday in 2022, Karan Johar announced an action film as his next directorial post 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani.' It was supposed to mark a significant departure from his signature romantic dramas. However, three years later, PeepingMoon.com has exclusively learned the Dharma Productions head honcho has abandoned his action film and is now crafting a new love story as his next directorial project. Karan has begun writing the script and aims to take it on floors sometime in 2026.

Meanwhile, his ambitious action project - tentatively titled Lag Jaa Gale -has been handed over to Raj Mehta, best known for family comedies like 'Good Newwz' and 'Jug Jugg Jeeyo.' The film, all action and romance with a revenge...