After Bigg Boss 18 win, Karan Veer Mehra to star in Omung Kumar's upcoming film with Harshvardhan Rane

Actor Karan Veer Mehra has been confirmed as one of the leads in director Omung Kumar’s upcoming romantic-action drama, joining Harshvardhan Rane and Sadia Khateeb in pivotal roles. The casting announcement was made by film trade analyst Taran Adarsh via his Instagram handle on Sunday, sparking interest among fans of the genre and the actors involved.

The post read, "HARSHVARDHAN RANE - SADIA KHATEEB - KARANVEER MEHRA TEAMED – OMUNG KUMAR DIRECTS... After making a mark with #MaryKom and #Sarbjit, director #OmungKumar returns to the director’s chair with his next feature – a romantic-action drama."

The film will also feature Ipsitaa in a key role. It is presented by Zee Studios and produced by Blue Lotus Pictures and Stark Entertainment in association with Innovations India. The production is backed by a long list of producers including Omung Kumar himself, Umesh K R Bansal, Pragati Deshmukh, Himanshu Tiwari, Ajay Singh, Dhananjay Singh, Abhishek Ankur, and Captain Rahul Bali, with Rahhat Shah Kazmi onboard as co-producer.

While the film’s title and first look are yet to be revealed, the announcement signals Omung Kumar’s return to direction after a break, following notable projects like Mary Kom and Sarbjit.

For Karan Veer Mehra, this marks a fresh addition to his filmography, having previously been seen in TV shows such as Remix, Pavitra Rishta, and Ziddi Dil Maane Na, and web projects like It Happened in Calcutta. Known for shifting between television, web series, and films, Mehra’s inclusion in this project hints at his continued push toward mainstream cinema roles. This film will also mark his first project after his Bigg Boss 18 victory. The actor's rumoured girlfriend Chum Darang was also seen rooting for him and wished him and the team good luck.

Further updates on the film’s title, release schedule, and storyline are expected to be shared in the coming weeks.