Dharma Productions is turning up the heat on their upcoming romantic drama Chand Mera Dil — and the internet is already buzzing. Karan Johar unveiled a fresh set of posters for the film on Sunday, featuring lead actors Ananya Panday and Lakshya Lalwani in candid, intimate moments, before teasing a major character reveal the very next day.
Meet Aarav & Chandni
The newly dropped posters offer a warm, slice-of-life look at the film’s central couple — one image shows the pair sitting together on a bed in casual conversation, another places them side by side in a college classroom, and a third captures their carefree, spontaneous chemistry. ANI News
The posters carry heartfelt captions including “Falling in love is easy; growing up is not,” “When life changes the syllabus,” and “When love grows faster than life.” ANI News Karan Johar accompanied the reveals with the line: “Presenting a love story where…life happens faster than love.”
One poster that went particularly viral shows Lakshya shirtless with his arm around Ananya in a candid street moment DNP INDIA — promptly sending fans into a frenzy on social media, with reactions ranging from admiration to lighthearted trolling.
Karan Johar Teases “Big Update”
Sharing the poster, Johar wrote: “Pyaar ka koi fixed route nahi hota…bas thoda paagal hona padta hai! See you tomorrow at 11AM to meet our Aarav & Chandni!” Hungama Express — building anticipation around the official introduction of the film’s lead characters.
Speculation is rife that the April 6 update could be the release of the film’s first teaser Free Press Journal, with many fans expecting a full character reveal video or even an official release date announcement.
About the Film
Chand Mera Dil is directed by Vivek Soni, with the story penned by Rahul Nanda. The romantic drama is co-produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, and Apoorva Mehta under the banner of Dharma Productions. Free Press Journal
The film brings together Ananya Panday and Lakshya on screen for the first time, positioning it as a youthful romantic story centred on an intense relationship. Bollywood Hungama The film’s title is inspired by the iconic Mohammed Rafi classic “Chand Mera Dil Chandni Ho Tum” from the 1977 film Hum Kisise Kum Naheen. Telangana Today
The film is currently slated for a theatrical release on May 22, 2026. Free Press Journal
The Stars
Lakshya Lalwani has risen to prominence with his acclaimed performance in the Netflix series The Ba**ds of Bollywood after making his grand film debut with Kill in 2023. Ananya Panday was last seen in the romantic comedy Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri opposite Kartik Aaryan, and is also preparing for Call Me Bae Season 2. Free Press Journal
With Dharma’s marketing machine in full swing and the chemistry between the two leads already generating strong online buzz, Chand Mera Dil looks set to be one of the most-anticipated romantic releases of 2026. Stay tuned for the teaser drop.
