Kartik Aaryan is all set to take a mythological leap with his next film, Naagzilla, a fantasy comedy backed by Karan Johar and producer Mahaveer Jain in which he will play a shape shifting snake. But the villain of the film is yet to be finalised where Anil Kapoor or Bobby Deol may feature as antagonist.
According to a recent Bollywood Hungama report, the final decision will be made after detailed discussions between Karan Johar, Kartik Aaryan, and Mahaveer Jain “The script of Naagzilla warrants the presence of a senior actor in a negative role. Karan Johar has short-listed two names for the role – Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol – and now, Kartik will take the final casting call for Naagzilla. The entire cast of Naagzilla is being decided collaboratively, and Karan will now indulge in a discussion with Kartik and Mahaveer Jain to lock the antagonist.”
The makers are in talk for finalizing the actor to ensure each role adds weight to the narrative “It’s a tale of Icchadhari Naagin, and the villains’ role is as important as that of a hero. Hence, the team is being cautious of who they lock for the film,” the source further added.
Naagzilla will hit the theatres on August 14, 2026. The movie will also clash with Varun Dhawan-starrer Bhediya 2, produced by Maddock Films. Produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, the movie is directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba and written by Gautam Mehra. It is expected to be a fantasy comedy. Meanwhile, Kartik will also team up with Dharma Production for ‘Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri’.
