Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar has recently confirmed that she is working on the sequel to the much-loved travel film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara . In a recent interaction, Zoya shared that she is waiting for the story to reach a stage where it ‘feels correct’ before moving ahead with the much-awaited sequel.
Zoya admitted that Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara 2 is being considered While speaking to The Hollywood Reporter India at the Monsoon Film Festival. In 2025, Farhan Akhtar, who produced the film and also played a pivotal role in it, spoke about his experience of shooting Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. He said, “People have been asking me questions about ZNMD 2 since 2011. I hope Zoya does ZNMD 2.
she has now confirmed that the team is actively working on the idea and hopes to find the right story to take the characters forward While Zoya has previously been asked about the possibility of revisiting the characters. “We are on it. But it will be nice. This is among the clearest updates that fans have received about the much-awaited sequel to the beloved film. This question has never left me. ZNMD was a fun ride, working with Abhay, Hrithik, Katrina and Kalki, shooting in Spain. The weather was great, the locations were outstanding. The crew was fun. If I had to repeat any film experience, in a heartbeat I would choose Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara was directed by Zoya Akhtar and produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani under Excel Entertainment. The film stars Hrithik Roshan, Abhay Deol, Farhan Akhtar, Katrina Kaif and Kalki Koechlin. The film follows three childhood friends, Arjun, Kabir and Imran, who embark on a three-week road trip across Spain as part of Kabir’s bachelor party. The film was a success at the box office and, over time, went on to attain cult-classic status.
When it happens, I’ll announce it,” she said. 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.
Zoya revealed how she reacted to the response she received after the ad was released and fans realised that it was not a trailer for the sequel. First, they were like, ‘YEAH!
She said, “People thought it was a trailer. But then I got abused in my DMs saying, ‘This was not funny,’” she said.
