Ananya Panday and Lakshya Star in the Upcoming Film 'Chand Mera Dil'

Ananya Panday and Lakshya are set to star in the romantic drama 'Chand Mera Dil', directed by Vivek Soni and produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions. The film explores the complexities of modern relationships through the lens of college life and is scheduled for release on May 22. With a series of intriguing posters already unveiled, the film promises to take audiences on a journey through love and self-discovery. As both actors navigate their careers, this film marks a significant step in their professional journeys. Read on to learn more about the film's plot, release details, and the stars' recent projects.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 6, 2026, 13:28 IST

Overview of 'Chand Mera Dil'

Ananya Panday and Lakshya are set to feature in a contemporary romantic tale titled Chand Mera Dil. This film, directed by Vivek Soni, is produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions. Recently, the team unveiled a collection of posters that depict various stages of love that the protagonists will experience. The film is slated for a theatrical release on May 22. The initial posters suggest that it will delve into the intricacies of a modern relationship between Ananya and Lakshya, with each poster conveying hints about the storyline.

First Look Posters of 'Chand Mera Dil'

Chand Mera Dil first look posters

The posters for Chand Mera Dil showcase the love story of Ananya and Lakshya, capturing moments from their college life, including classrooms and hostels, creating a visual moodboard. Reports indicate that the film chronicles the intertwined lives of engineering students as they face academic hurdles, build friendships, and embark on a journey of self-discovery during their university years.

Release Date of 'Chand Mera Dil'

Chand Mera Dil release date

Chand Mera Dil was initially set to premiere on April 10. However, to avoid competition with Mrunal Thakur and Adivi Sesh’s film, Dacoit, the release has been postponed to May 22. This adjustment allows Chand Mera Dil to have a clear entry into the Hindi market, arriving over a month after Bhooth Bangla. Nonetheless, it will face competition globally from Mohanlal’s Drishyam 3, which is also releasing on the same day. In this film, Ananya portrays the character Chandni, while Lakshya plays Aarav. The announcement for this project was made in November 2024. Vivek, the director, previously worked on the Netflix romantic drama Aap Jaisa Koi featuring R Madhavan and Fatima Sana Shaikh. The film is produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Somen Mishra, and Marijke deSouza, with co-writing credits going to Tushar Paranjpe and Vivek, and dialogues penned by Akshat Ghildial, Tushar, and Vivek.

Ananya Panday's Recent Projects

Ananya Panday's projects

Recently, Ananya appeared in Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, alongside Kartik Aaryan. This film, directed by Sameer Vidwans, was released in December 2025 but struggled at the box office against Dhurandhar, receiving unfavorable reviews and failing to resonate with audiences regarding the lead couple's chemistry. Conversely, she had a successful start to 2025 with Kesari: Chapter 2, which garnered positive reviews and performed well commercially.

Lakshya's Rise to Fame

Lakshya's claim to fame

Lakshya gained recognition as the lead in Aryan Khan’s directorial debut, The Ba***ds of Bollywood, which was released on Netflix in September 2025, where he played Aasmaan Singh. Although he was initially set to debut in Dostana 2 under Dharma Productions, that project was shelved. Instead, he made an impression in Kill, alongside Raghav Juyal.