Karan Johar announced his first partnership with Kartik Aaryan on Instagram. He published a poster and stated in the caption, “Kicking off today with some special news on a special day!!” We are delighted to announce that @dharmamovies and @balajimotionpictures will collaborate on a film directed by the incredibly brilliant @sandeipm. I’m also thrilled to announce the tremendously amazing @kartikaaryan as our protagonist for this story, which will be released in theaters on August 15, 2025.
He continued, “Karti, happy birthday…may our collaboration only grow from here on and never cease to create magic on the big screen.” @ektakapoor, being your friend is the best thing ever, and now working with you will be much better!!!!” Fans filled the comment box with congratulations as soon as it was announced. Kartik Aaryan replied with a heart emoji to the message. “Can’t wait,” one person said. “Finally,” another user said. “The most anticipated collaboration.”
In the meantime, Kartik Aaryan will next be seen in Chandu Champion. Murlikant Petkar, India’s first Paralympic gold winner, won at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Germany, and the film is based on his life. In 2018, the Paralympian was awarded the Padma Shri. Kabir Khan is the director of Chandu Champion. In addition to Kartik, Shraddha Kapoor and Katrina Kaif play lead parts in the film. Kabir Khan and Sajid Nadiadwala also co-produce the film. It will also be the actor’s first cooperation with Kabir and his second with Sajid. The film is set to be released in theaters on June 14, 2019.
This is Kartik Aaryan’s first collaboration with the filmmaker, who is known for films such as Bajrangi Bhaijaan and 83. Sajid Nadiadwala’s Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment will co-produce the film. Kartik Aaryan’s other projects include Anurag Basu’s Aashiqui 3 and Bhool Bhulaiaa 3. He was most recently seen in Satyaprem Ki Katha, co-starring with Kiara Advani. The film, directed by Sameer Vidwans, did well at the box office.