Kartik Aaryan in talks with 'Kill' director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, 'Naagzilla' actor set to star in mythological action-adventure

Kartik Aaryan's latest release, ‘Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri’ (2025), didn't perform well at the box office. However, this hasn't impacted his standing, as he keeps getting exciting projects from talented directors. He is currently in advanced discussions with Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, known for ‘Kill’ (2024).

Kartik Aaryan unique mythological pitch

According to Bollywood Hungama, Kartik Aaryan has been offered a one-of-a-kind film by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat. It is an action-adventure film rooted in Indian mythology. Kartik has been excited about this film as the subject is commercial, novel and has the potential to resonate with not just classes but also the masses. Moreover, Kartik enjoyed Nikhil’s Kill and feels that he is a director to watch out for.

Kartik Aaryan advanced negotiations

As per the report, both Kartik and Nikhil are in advanced stages of discussion. If all goes well and if everything falls in place, Kartik will sign on the dotted line very soon. Meanwhile, both the actor and filmmaker are also having talks with a major studio to come on board to produce and finance the project. Even on this front, talks have reached advanced stages.

Kartik Aaryan 2026 slate prep

Meanwhile, Kartik Aaryan is gearing up for his two 2026 releases. In ‘Naagzilla’, he portrays a shape-shifting nag, with Ravi Kishan recently revealed as the antagonist in this comic caper. Directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba of ‘Fukrey’ fame and produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and Mahaveer Jain’s Mahaveer Jain Films, the film features Sreeleela as the female lead, who also stars opposite Kartik in his other project that year, the untitled musical saga by Anurag Basu. Produced by T-Series, it’s slated for release in the second half of 2026.



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