Karan Johar to helm spy thriller on RAW’s first agent R.N. Kao, releasing Aug 11, 2028

Veteran director Karan Johar disclosed plans for his next cinematic venture, a spy thriller that will portray the life of R.N. Kao, the inaugural operative of India’s external intelligence agency, RAW. The project marks Johar’s first foray into the espionage genre, diverging from his usual romantic‑drama repertoire. Details about the cast and crew remain under wraps, but the filmmaker confirmed that the narrative will trace Kao’s pioneering contributions to India’s intelligence framework. The film is scheduled for a wide theatrical release on 11 August 2028, positioning it as a major event in the upcoming summer slate. Industry observers note that the biopic could spark renewed public interest in the early history of India’s covert services.