Kartik Aaryan has started shooting for his much-awaited film, Naagin 2. On November 1, 2025, the actor posted the first picture from the set on Instagram. He was seen smiling and holding the film’s clapperboard, which had a haldi teeka, indicating that the team performed a small puja before beginning work.
The film marks a new challenge for Kartik, as he steps into the role of an ichchadhaari naag named Preyamvadeshwar Pyare Chand. The movie is being directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, best known for Fukrey, and written by Gautam Mehra. Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions produce it in collaboration with Mahaveer Jain and Adar Poonawalla.
The creators have previously released a teaser clip that suggested a combination of humor, magic, and legends, presenting Naagzilla as a tale from the enigmatic realm of Naag Lok. The movie is set to be out on August 14, 2026, which is, incidentally, a day before the country commemorates its 80th Independence Day.
Naagzilla, quite interestingly, will be alongside the Love & War project by Sanjay Leela Bhansali featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal, when it comes to opening date. The two pictures are promising to have huge dramas, phenomenal visuals, and talented actors, thus leading to one of the most awaited box office fights of the year. Kartik, with this movie, keeps on going to new genres and roles, making his journey in films even more exciting.
