Kartik Aaryan's 'Naagzilla' shoot begins; makers confirm August 2026 release
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Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan has officially commenced the shoot for his upcoming film Naagzilla. The production house, Dharma Productions, shared a video of the team performing a puja to mark the beginning of this much-awaited venture. In the clip, a haldi teeka was applied to the clapboard as they sought blessings for their journey ahead. Naagzilla is set to hit theaters on August 14, 2026.
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Aaryan marks 'Naagzilla's shoot with 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' post
A few days back, Aaryan also took to social media to share a picture with the clapperboard from the sets. In his caption, he celebrated another special milestone - the one-year anniversary of his blockbuster film Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. He wrote, "1 Year of #BhoolBhulaiyaa3 Day 1 of #NaagzillaHar Har Mahadev (sic)." In Naagzilla, Aaryan plays Preyamvadeshwar Pyare Chand, an Ichhadhari Naag (shape-shifting serpent).
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The film, which is being produced by Karan Johar, Mahaveer Jain, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, and Sujit Jain promises to be a unique cinematic experience. The motion poster of the film was shared by Johar with a quirky caption that read: "You've seen plenty of films about humans now get ready for one about serpents! #NaagZilla - the first epic from Naag Lok!"