Indian actor Kartik Aaryan has started filming Naagzilla, a mythical fantasy project from Dharma Productions and Mahaveer Jain Films, directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba.
A traditional muhurat puja was held on set to mark the auspicious beginning of the project, attended by Kartik Aaryan and producer Karan Johar.
KARTIK AARYAN TRANSFORMS INTO AN ICHHADHAARI NAAG WITH ‘NAAGZILLA’ – SHOOT BEGINS – INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND 2026 RELEASE… #KartikAaryan portrays an ichhadhaari naag in #Naagzilla, a big-scale entertainer that blends fantasy, folklore, and fun… Shooting has commenced.… pic.twitter.com/a69ttR4mKD
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) November 4, 2025
A fantasy drama blending Indian folklore about shape-shifting serpents (Ichhadhari Naag) with a modern-day touch, described as a unique creature comedy.
Kartik Aaryan plays the lead character, Preyamvadeshwar Pyare Chand, a shape-shifting serpent.
The film is directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba.
The movie is slated for a theatrical release on August 14, 2026, the day before Indian Independence Day.
While much of the cast is still officially under wraps, reports indicate that actor Ravi Kishan is likely part of the cast. Some sources also mention Shraddha Kapoor as part of the cast, though official announcements are pending
This project marks Kartik Aaryan’s second collaboration with Dharma Productions, following their romantic comedy Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri, which is scheduled for release on December 25, 2025.
