<p>Filmmaker Karan Johar on Saturday announced that his upcoming directorial <em>Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani </em>will be released in theatres on April 28, 2023.</p>.<p>The family drama stars Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in the lead alongside veteran actors Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan and Shabana Azmi in key roles.</p>.<p>A Dharma Productions project, the film was earlier slated for release on February 10, 2023.</p>.<p>Johar, whose last directorial was 2016's <em>Ae Dil Hai Mushkil</em>, shared the news in a statement posted on Instagram.</p>.<p>"My heart is filled with excitement and gratitude…#RockyAurRaniKiPremKahani releasing in cinemas near you on 28th April, 2023," he wrote on Instagram.</p>.<p>In the statement, the filmmaker said<em> Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani </em>marks his return to his first home -- cinemas -- after a gap of seven years.</p>.<p>"I had the absolute honour of working with not one, but many illustrious actors on the set of my seventh film," the 50-year-old director said.</p>.<p>Johar further said the film will provide viewers the "familial nostalgic feeling of an ensemble cast, creating music that captivates the hearts and a story that runs deep to the roots of our family traditions".</p>.<p>"It's that time again - to huddle with your family and friends, buy the popcorn and witness just sheer love & entertainment unfold on the big screen," he added.</p>.<p><em>Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani</em> is written by Ishita Moitra, Shashank Khaitan and Sumit Roy. </p>
<p>Filmmaker Karan Johar on Saturday announced that his upcoming directorial <em>Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani </em>will be released in theatres on April 28, 2023.</p>.<p>The family drama stars Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in the lead alongside veteran actors Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan and Shabana Azmi in key roles.</p>.<p>A Dharma Productions project, the film was earlier slated for release on February 10, 2023.</p>.<p>Johar, whose last directorial was 2016's <em>Ae Dil Hai Mushkil</em>, shared the news in a statement posted on Instagram.</p>.<p>"My heart is filled with excitement and gratitude…#RockyAurRaniKiPremKahani releasing in cinemas near you on 28th April, 2023," he wrote on Instagram.</p>.<p>In the statement, the filmmaker said<em> Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani </em>marks his return to his first home -- cinemas -- after a gap of seven years.</p>.<p>"I had the absolute honour of working with not one, but many illustrious actors on the set of my seventh film," the 50-year-old director said.</p>.<p>Johar further said the film will provide viewers the "familial nostalgic feeling of an ensemble cast, creating music that captivates the hearts and a story that runs deep to the roots of our family traditions".</p>.<p>"It's that time again - to huddle with your family and friends, buy the popcorn and witness just sheer love & entertainment unfold on the big screen," he added.</p>.<p><em>Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani</em> is written by Ishita Moitra, Shashank Khaitan and Sumit Roy. </p>