Kartik Aaryan has signed his third film with producer Karan Johar, and this time it is going to be a high octane action entertainer. The film will be directed by Sandeep Modi, who has made a strong mark in the industry with acclaimed shows like Aarya and The Night Manager. This collaboration promises to showcase Kartik in a completely new avatar that audiences have never seen before.
According to sources close to the project, Kartik Aaryan and Sandeep Modi were originally planning to make a war film together under the Dharma Productions banner. This war drama was even announced on Kartik’s birthday in November 2023 and was scheduled to go on floors in 2024 with a planned release date of August 15, 2025. However, that movie did not materialize for various reasons.
From War Film To Action Entertainer
Despite the war film not happening, Kartik and Sandeep Modi had formed a strong bond during the development process. They promised each other to work together in the future when the right script comes along. Earlier this year, that moment finally arrived when Sandeep pitched an exciting new idea to both Kartik Aaryan and Karan Johar.
The source revealed, “Sandeep Modi pitched an idea of an entertaining film to Kartik Aaryan and Karan Johar. Both were quite impressed by the subject and decided to come on board as actor and producer, respectively.” The new project is reportedly not a battle saga or even a reimagined version of the shelved war film. It is a completely fresh script packed with action sequences.
Kartik In A Never Seen Before Avatar
Though detailed information about the film is being kept under wraps, sources confirm that it is loaded with action and promises to present Kartik Aaryan in a brand new avatar. The character and treatment will be very different from the rest of the other two films that he is doing with Dharma Productions, making this collaboration even more exciting for his fans.
Kartik’s first film with Dharma is Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, a romantic comedy co starring Ananya Panday. Directed by Sameer Vidwans of Satyaprem Ki Katha fame, this film is all set to release on December 25, 2025. His second Dharma project is Naagzilla, a fantasy comedy that features Kartik as a shape shifting naag. Directed by Fukrey director Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, Naagzilla releases in cinemas on Independence Day 2026.
Kartik’s Packed 2026 Lineup
Apart from these Dharma projects, Kartik Aaryan has one more major release lined up for 2026. He will be seen in an untitled musical love saga co starring Sreeleela and directed by Anurag Basu. With such a diverse lineup of films ranging from romantic comedy to fantasy to action, Kartik is clearly cementing his position as one of the most versatile young actors in Bollywood today.
Trade experts believe that this action entertainer with Sandeep Modi will be a game changer for Kartik’s career, especially if it showcases him in a more intense and physically demanding role.
About The Film
The untitled action entertainer will be directed by Sandeep Modi and produced by Karan Johar under Dharma Productions banner. The film stars Kartik Aaryan in the lead role and promises high octane action sequences with a fresh storyline. The project is currently in the pre production stage. More official announcements about the cast, release date and other details are awaited.
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