Zoya Akhtar says she is working on a sequel to “Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara,” titled “Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara 2.” NDTV reports that she has begun developing the film and is collaborating again with her longtime partner Reema Kagti.
Times of India also frames the update as confirmation that the sequel is in development with Akhtar and Kagti. The outlet notes that public discussion around the project has picked up again after a 2025 advertisement featuring the franchise, which revived fan interest. Times of India adds that while the project is moving forward, its progression depends on finding the right story, and that details about the full cast and timeline remain unclear.
In the same broader discussion, Times of India reports that Akhtar responds to criticism that her films focus on privileged characters. She defends her approach as creative freedom to tell different kinds of stories, and positions the sequel work within that context.
