Mumbai: After Bollywood beauties Sridevi, Mouni Roy and Mallika Sherawat, now the industry’s macho man, Kartik Aaryan will be seen playing the role of a shape-shifting snake in the upcoming film ‘Naagzilla’.
After announcing their collaboration for ‘Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri’, Kartik is all set to team up with filmmaker Karan Johar for his next ‘Naagzilla.’
As per reports, Kartik will be playing the lead role of an Ichchadhari Naag (shape-shifting snake), Preyamvadeshwar Pyare Chand in the film.
The film will be directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba of ‘Fukrey’ fame.
Sharing the teaser of the film, Kartik wrote, “Insanon wali picharein toh bahut dekh leen, ab dekho naagon wali pichchar #𝐍𝐚𝐚𝐠𝐳𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚 – 𝐍𝐚𝐚𝐠 𝐥𝐨𝐤 𝐤𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐡𝐥𝐚 𝐤𝐚𝐚𝐧𝐝…. Funnn phailaane Aa raha hu main, 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐲𝐚𝐦𝐯𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐲𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝 … Naag Panchami par 🐍 aapke nazdeeki. 𝐒𝐬𝐬𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐢𝐧. 𝟏𝟒 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐤𝐨.”
Excited fans quickly took to the comments section to shower their love on the actor’s new role.
One social media user remarked, “Naag is 631 years old and still looking like a whole meal? Immortality really did him right!😼🏃🏻♀️.”
Another fan commented, “Isss naag ke dasne pe kisi ko dukh nahi hoga 😂.”
Another netizen agreed, “Arrey bhai, yeh naag toh fans ka favourite hai — iske dasne ka intezaar sab kar rahe hain🤣😂😆😅.”
Remembering television’s OG Naagin, Mouni Roy one user wrote, “From being Akki 2.0 to now Mouni 2.0🐍😭.”
Another opined, “If Mouni isn’t the female lead. It isn’t fair.”
The Kartik starrer ‘Naagzilla’ is slated to hit theatres on August 14, 2026.
Watch the teaser here:
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