Kartik Aaryan celebrates birthday amid busy film slate
Bollywood heartthrob Kartik Aaryan turns a year older today, and fans have plenty to celebrate. After stamping his box-office dominance with 2024’s Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, Kartik’s upcoming lineup has become one of the most watched slates in Hindi cinema.
What’s next on Kartik’s calendar?
- Tu Meri Main Tera (late 2025) — A romantic entertainer starring Kartik opposite Ananya Panday that promises a festive end to 2025.
- Anurag Basu’s love story (2026) — A passionate romance co-starring Sreeleela, marking a new creative pairing for Kartik with acclaimed filmmaker Anurag Basu.
- Naagzilla — A fantasy comedy produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and Mahaveer Jain Films (with Mrighdeep Singh Lamba). Kartik plays a shape-shifting naag, and the project has already sparked franchise talk.
Another film with Mahaveer Jain and Mrighdeep Singh Lamba?
Industry sources tell Bollywood Hungama that Mahaveer Jain and Mrighdeep Singh Lamba are keen to cast Kartik again after their positive experience on Naagzilla. The producers are reportedly planning a second collaboration — a high-concept comedy in the mould of classics like Munna Bhai MBBS, aiming for fresh humour with a strong lead at the centre.
Why Kartik is their pick
The producers are said to be impressed by Kartik’s screen presence, comic timing and off-screen demeanour. His easygoing nature and work ethic have reportedly made the collaboration enjoyable, prompting the team to pursue another project together.
Mahaveer Jain’s growing production résumé
Mahaveer Jain’s recent credits include notable and diverse projects like Uunchai (2022), the international thriller White, and other upcoming films such as Sooraj Barjatya’s Yeh Prem Mol Liya and a spiritual action thriller with Tiger Shroff directed by Ram Madhvani. His partnership with Mrighdeep Singh Lamba aims to back novel ideas that mix heart, humour and scale.
As Kartik celebrates his birthday, fans have reasons to be excited — from romance to fantasy and a potential high-concept comedy — the next few years look busy and promising for the actor. Happy birthday, Kartik!
