Kartik's 'Naagzilla' to clash with Ranbir's 'Love & War'
What's the story
Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan has confirmed that his upcoming fantasy Naagzilla will be released on August 14, 2026. It's produced by Dharma Productions and marks Aaryan's second collaboration with the studio after Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri. He shared a picture from the first day of filming, holding the clapboard and expressing excitement for this project. The film is all set to clash with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War and Prabhas's Fauzi.
Film details
What we know about 'Naagzilla'
Naagzilla is a fantasy, mythology, and action film that will reportedly see Aaryan in a double role. The film's high-end visual effects are also expected to be a major highlight. However, the plot details are still under wraps. The film will be directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, known for his work on the Fukrey franchise.
Box office competition
Intense competition for 'Naagzilla'
Naagzilla will face tough competition at the box office. On Friday, Variety reported that Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal's Love & War is also scheduled for release during the Independence Day 2026 period. The film was earlier slated to premiere in March 2026. Meanwhile, Prabhas's Fauzi, a period action drama, is also eyeing the same release window. Notably, Varun Dhawan's Bhediya 2 was also expected to hit screens around the same time, but has now been postponed.