# Zoya Akhtar confirms Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara 2 is in the works 2026-08-17T16:16:25+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Director Zoya Akhtar has confirmed that a sequel to the 2011 hit Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara is being developed, with writer-producer Reema Kagti also on board. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter India, Akhtar said, "We are on it," but cautioned that the project will only move forward if the right story emerges for the characters played by Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, and Abhay Deol. "We don't know what will happen and what won't... if we will get to a place where it feels correct, in catching up with these characters today," she added. Buzz around a reunion grew earlier in 2025 when the three actors appeared together in an advertisement that evoked their ZNMD characters, sparking fan speculation. Akhtar also addressed longstanding criticism that her films focus on wealthy, privileged characters, saying filmmakers should be free to explore stories about any section of society, as financial comfort does not erase emotional conflict. The original film, released on July 15, 2011, followed three childhood friends on a road trip through Spain and has since attained cult status. No release date or production timeline has been announced. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com - odishatv.in This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above. Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources. Last updated 2026-08-17T23:10:43+00:00. Tags: Farhan Akhtar, Hrithik Roshan, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Zoya Akhtar Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/zoya-akhtar-confirms-zindagi-na-milegi-dobara-2-is-in-development/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/zoya-akhtar-confirms-zindagi-na-milegi-dobara-2-is-in-development/#story-in-brief How this brief was made: an AI model read the reports linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. Stance labels are editorial classifications of how each outlet framed this story, assigned by the same model, not ratings of the outlets. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/