Kartik Aaryan and Karan Johar will join hands for a high-concept comedy franchise, Pinkvilla reports.

The film, helmed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, is being conceptualized as a trilogy, with Aaryan at the helm. Johar and Mahaveer Jain will produce the venture.

"Mrighdeep Singh Lamba has been working on this high-concept comedy for a while now," a source close to the development told the portal.

Johar's enthusiasm for the project
Producer's support

The source revealed that Johar has shown a lot of interest in the project and has agreed to produce it.

The insider stated, "Karan has loved the concept and instantly agreed to bankroll the project for the big screen."

"It's a script which has the potential to resonate with every section of cinema-going audience."

Aaryan and Johar are also teaming up for Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, with Ananya Panday as the female lead.

High-concept elements and big-scale comic caper in the film
Unique approach

The film is touted to be a big-scale comic caper with high-concept elements in the screenplay.

The source added, "It's a lot more than just a comedy, as the team is looking to surprise the audience with the scale and visuals."