Karan Johar announces the ensemble cast of his next film 'Takht'

Dharma Productions supremo Karan Johar announced the ensemble cast of his upcoming film ‘Takht’. The historical film will feature Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt and Anil Kapoor in lead roles.

KJo took to Twitter and wrote, "I am so excited and honoured to announce the lead cast of 'Takht' Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Bhumi Pednekar, Janhvi Kapoor, Anil Kapoor. The Screenplay is by SUMIT ROY! Dialogues by HUSSAIN HAIDRY,SUMIT ROY! And thanks to @NotSoSnob for bringing these talents to us at @DharmaMovies ! An exciting journey ahead....WRITERS are the heartbeat and soul of a film! These gentlemen lead all the way...."

The Screenplay is by SUMIT ROY! Dialogues by HUSSAIN HAIDRY,SUMIT ROY! And thanks to @NotSoSnob for bringing these talents to us at @DharmaMovies ! An exciting journey ahead....WRITERS are the heartbeat and soul of a film! These gentlemen lead all the way.... pic.twitter.com/hyTucBmKaG

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) August 9, 2018

Ranveer was previously a part of popular historical movies like ‘Bajirao Mastani’ and ‘Padmaavat’, says that he is proud, excited and honoured to be a part of Karan Johar's multi-starrer historical magnum opus.

Proud, excited & honoured to be a part of KARAN JOHAR’S MULTI-STARRER HISTORICAL MAGNUM OPUS.#TAKHT @karanjohar @apoorvamehta18 @DharmaMovies pic.twitter.com/fbv4mNpeRR

— Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial) August 9, 2018

Alia, who made her debut in Bollywood with Karan's directorial ‘Student Of The Year’ in 2012 tweeted, "Back where I begun.. to my roots! So excited to be a part of this historical magnum opus 'Takht'! Directed by the one and only Karan Johar."

Back where I begun.. to my roots! So so so so excited to be a part of this historical magnum opus! TAKHT! Directed by the one and ONLY! @karanjohar@RanveerOfficial #KareenaKapoorKhan @vickykaushal09 @psbhumi #JanhviKapoor @AnilKapoor @DharmaMovies @apoorvamehta18 pic.twitter.com/MKZCo0yA5X

— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) August 9, 2018

Other details related to the films are still under wraps. The multi-starrer film also features Bhumi Pednekar, Vicky Kaushal and ‘Dhadak’ actress Janhvi Kapoor. The film is slated to release in 2020