Karan Johar signs Kartik Aaryan for third big film

Karan Johar and Kartik Aaryan are set to work together once again. Their new film will start shooting in August 2026. This will be their third project together, after Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri and the fantasy film Naagzilla.

What makes this news interesting is how Kartik Aaryan is slowly becoming an important face for Karan Johar’s production house, Dharma Productions. According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, Kartik has already agreed to the new film even though the story has not been revealed yet.

A source told the outlet that within Dharma, Kartik is now being seen as the “new poster boy” of the banner. Karan Johar reportedly believes that Kartik is one of the most reliable and bankable actors in the country today.

This marks a big change, as Johar’s camp has worked with many big stars over the years. Film experts say Kartik’s rise—from romantic roles to fantasy films—shows a shift in Bollywood’s star power.

The upcoming film is being described as “genre-defining,” but no details have been shared so far.

Meanwhile, Naagzilla is already being planned as a long-term franchise. Kartik plays an ichhadhaari naag named Preyamvadeshwar Pyare Chand, and he will be the only cast member returning in every part of the series. This is something quite unusual for Bollywood franchises.

With three major films lined up, 2026 looks like it will be one of the busiest and most important years in Kartik Aaryan’s career.

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