"Mujhse Dosti Karoge!" marked the directorial debut of Kohli, who also co-wrote the screenplay and story with Aditya Chopra. The film's cinematography was jointly handled by Ravi K. Chandran and Gopal Shah, while Rahul Sharma served as the composer. Made on a budget of , "Mujhse Dosti Karoge!" was released on 9 August 2002. It failed to attract an audience, grossing , and received mixed reviews from critics. For her portrayal, Kareena Kapoor was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the 4th IIFA Awards, the only nomination for the film.