The actor is currently having a discussion with the2024 Kill film director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat for the unique action mythologically rooted adventure film.  The project promises a fresh take on the mythological storytelling with action and a blend that will appeal to the masses. Kartik Aaryan is said to be particularly very enthusiastic about the new subject, finding it novel and entertaining and is impressed by the directorial vision by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat. 


Talks are on between the actor and the director which is rapidly progressing and if all aspects align well, Kartik Aaryan will sign the film soon.  While negotiations are also on an advanced stage with discussions are underway with the producers and financier to come on board.


Kartik Aaryan gearing up for two more releases in 2026 


On the work front, Kartik Aaryan has a busy time ahead this year with two major releases in 2026.  He will be seen in Naagzilla in which he plays a shape shifting nag in a comic action entertainer alongside Sreeleela who plays the female lead.   The film is directed by the Fukrey fame Mrighdeep Singh Lamba and is produced by Dharma Productions and Mahaveer Jain Films. The film also features Ravi Kishan in an antagonist role 


Adding to Kartik Aaryan’s packed and diverse line up of film, Kartik Aaryan will star opposite Sreeleela in another untitled musical saga film directed by Anurag Basu, produced by T. Series. The film is slated for its release in the second half of the year 2026