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Kartik Aaryan Starts Naagzilla Shoot, Sets Independence Day 2026 Release

The Dharma Productions fantasy by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba launched with a muhurat post on the actor’s Instagram.

Overview

  • Aaryan announced Day 1 with a clapboard photo on November 1, aligning the start with the first anniversary of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3.
  • Theatrical release is slated for August 14, 2026, positioning the film for the pre–Independence Day window.
  • Credits on the slate list writer Gautam Mehra and cinematographer Amalendu Chaudhary, with production by Dharma Productions in association with Mahaveer Jain Films and partners.
  • Marketed as a folklore-driven fantasy comedy, the film features Aaryan as an ichchadhari (shape-shifting) snake named Preyamvadeshwar Pyare Chand.
  • Additional casting remains under wraps, with reports of Ravi Kishan joining the project not yet officially confirmed.