'Chand Mera Dil' teaser: Ananya Panday, Lakshya headline campus romance with a tragic turn

‘Chand Mera Dil’ puts Ananya Panday and Lakshya at the center of a campus romance that starts with first love and heads toward heartbreak. The teaser, unveiled by the makers on Monday, introduces Lakshya as Aarav and Ananya as Chandni, and sets up an emotional story with a darker turn. The film is set to release in theaters on May 22, 2026. Its central line, “Pyaar mein thoda paagal hona hi padta hai,” frames the mood early and points to a romance driven by intensity, longing, and loss.The teaser announcement, shared by the makers and backed by details from Dharma Productions, presents the film as a love story about growing up, falling hard, and facing reality. It describes Aarav and Chandni’s bond as passionate but fragile. The footage suggests their relationship begins in college before life pushes them into painful choices. The title track, ‘Chand Mera Dil,’ features music by Sachin-Jigar, lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya, and vocals by Faheem Abdullah.The teaser introduces the lead pair as a fresh on-screen match and places their chemistry at the heart of the film. Lakshya plays Aarav, while Ananya stars as Chandni. The story highlights the complexities of first love and the challenges of getting a second chance. It also signals that love isn’t enough to carry them through the entire relationship, as the romance grows heavier and more complicated over time. The film is produced by Dharma Productions, with Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Somen Mishra, and Marijke Desouza attached as producers. Vivek Soni directs the film and also shares story and screenplay credits with Tushar Paranjape. Dialogue credits go to Akshat Ghildial, Tushar Paranjape, and Vivek Soni.The teaser’s closing emotion is clear. Aarav and Chandni fall deeply in love, but the story does not promise an easy future. Instead, it leans into young love at its rawest. As the material puts it, the film explores a love story that is raw, deep, and intense, with a tragic edge that already stands out in its first look.