Actor Vikrant Massey has confirmed replacing Kartik Aaryan in 'Dostana 2'. "I'm doing 'Dostana 2'. I'm doing my first Dharma movie," said Vikrant. Confirming the casting of Lakshya, he said, "Lakshya is a part of the movie. But let the girl be a surprise." In 2021, Dharma Productions shelved the film, which starred Kartik Aaryan, Lakshya and Janhvi Kapoor.