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4mo ago

Kartik Aaryan to Star as Shape-Shifting Naag in Karan Johar's 'Naagzilla'

Dharma Productions and Mahaveer Jain Films announce their first collaboration, a fantasy-comedy set for an August 14, 2026 release, coinciding with Bhediya 2's debut.

Naagzilla is slated for an August 14, 2026 release.
Kartik Aaryan's still from his upcoming movie with Dharma Productions, Naagzilla.
Karan Johar and Kartik Aaryan announce Naagzilla
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Overview

  • Karan Johar officially announced 'Naagzilla' on April 22, 2025, featuring Kartik Aaryan as Preyamvadeshwar Pyare Chand, a mystical ichchadhari naag.
  • Directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, known for the Fukrey franchise, the film blends fantasy and comedy in a unique creature-driven narrative.
  • 'Naagzilla' marks the first collaboration between Dharma Productions and Mahaveer Jain Films, with a planned release on Naag Panchami, August 14, 2026.
  • The film will directly compete at the box office with Varun Dhawan's werewolf-themed sequel, 'Bhediya 2,' set for release the same day.
  • A motion poster showcasing Kartik’s half-human, half-snake transformation was unveiled, generating significant buzz and mixed reactions from fans.