'Naagzilla': Kartik Aaryan spotted shooting in Delhi, fans hail the 'Dolly Chaiwala' look amid LGBTQIA+ protest scene - Watch

Kartik Aaryan has been busy shooting his upcoming fantasy entertainer ‘Naagzilla’ in the capital, turning several public locations into film sets. From Connaught Place to India Gate and metro stations, crowds gathered as the actor filmed high-energy scenes. Clips from the shoot quickly spread online, capturing him interacting with fans amid the chaos.Aaryan may briefly appear in a look resembling viral internet personality Dolly Chaiwala. In another sequence, he is seen amid a staged LGBTQIA+ protest in the city centre, hinting at the film’s unpredictable tone. The actor even paused to greet onlookers, further fueling excitement around the project. Before arriving in the capital, Kartik had been filming portions of ‘Naagzilla’ in Mumbai. The Delhi schedule appears to focus on large outdoor sequences, with the actor mostly shooting solo scenes so far. Fans have been tracking his movements across the city as production continues.https://www.instagram.com/p/DUvmeRwEy5A/‘Naagzilla’ marks another collaboration between Kartik Aaryan and producer Karan Johar following their earlier project ‘Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri’, which featured Ananya Panday as the female lead. While the new film’s heroine has not been officially announced, speculation points to either Pratibha Ranta of ‘Laapataa Ladies’ fame or Sreeleela. Helmed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, the film reportedly casts Kartik Aaryan as an Ichadhari Naag, a mythical shape-shifting serpent from Indian folklore. The premise suggests a blend of fantasy, comedy, and mass entertainment, a space the director has successfully explored before.‘Naagzilla’ is currently slated to arrive in theatres on August 14, 2026. Although industry chatter hints at a possible delay, the makers have not issued any official update. Until then, the Delhi shoot videos continue to keep fans intrigued about what Kartik Aaryan has in store next.