Cinema VinesRumours have swirled that Vidya Balan will no longer be part of the Kahaani franchise, as reports surface that Yami Gautam is set to take centre stage in the third instalment. According to Pinkvilla, a source close to the project confirmed that the new film will present a fresh narrative while preserving the core elements that made the earlier entries popular.
The source added that Sujoy Ghosh is steering the project with a clear vision for the Kahaani universe, aiming to deliver a film that feels both new and true to the franchise’s spirit. Yami Gautam has been brought on board as the lead, with her character described as having a “very strong arc.”
Production is currently in pre‑production, with the team working on shooting schedules. The film is still in its early stages, and no official statements have been released by Gautam, Balan, or Ghosh.
Attempts to obtain comments from the actors and their representatives were unsuccessful, leaving the details of the project to remain largely speculative at this point.
