Bollywood’s rising star Ahaan Panday is set for his second big-screen outing. After making a strong debut in Saiyaara, the actor has now signed a new project under Yash Raj Films. The upcoming movie will be directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, known for blockbusters like Sultan and Tiger Zinda Hai.
Released in July 2025, Saiyaara introduced Ahaan Panday to audiences and became the highest-grossing love story in Indian cinema. The film, directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Aditya Chopra, turned both Ahaan and his co-star Aneet Padda into overnight stars. Since then, speculation about Ahaan’s next project has been high.
According to reports, the director has been working on a fresh action romance with producer Aditya Chopra. Impressed by Ahaan’s screen presence in Saiyaara, Zafar felt the young actor could bring something new to this story.
YRF chief Aditya Chopra is said to have strongly supported the casting decision, seeing Ahaan’s limited exposure as an advantage for building curiosity among viewers.
The untitled project has its script locked, with music sessions already underway. Preparations for action workshops and look tests are expected to begin soon. The film is scheduled to go on floors in early 2026.
This collaboration also marks the fifth film between Aditya Chopra and Ali Abbas Zafar. Their previous projects, including Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, Gunday, Sultan, and Tiger Zinda Hai, all achieved box office success. With such a track record, industry insiders expect high audience interest in their latest venture.
For Ahaan Panday, this film could mark a turning point. After being introduced in a love story, he will now move into a world of drama, action, and intense romance. Fans and critics alike will be watching closely as he steps into what many are calling his most defining role yet.
