Kartik Aaryan Returns to Action Thriller Genre With Dharma

SeenTick has exclusively learned that the team is reuniting on a new project after shelving their previous period action drama. Details of the film are currently being kept under wraps, but sources describe it as a distinctive thriller blending genres. Kartik Aaryan will play a role markedly different from what he has played so far.

Dharma Productions is bringing back Kartik Aaryan for the third time after his successful romantic comedy Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri and fantasy comedy Naagzilla. For director Sandeep Modi, this will be his first theatrical Hindi directorial venture following his debut with the 2019 Marathi slice-of-life film Chumbak.

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Modi was initially set to direct Kartik in a period action drama for Dharma Productions but the project stalled due to issues securing life rights and escalating budget. The latest film will mark Kartik's third collaboration with Dharma Productions, expanding his already packed lineup.

Filming is expected to begin early next year, with Kartik Aaryan currently juggling multiple projects including Naagzilla, Anurag Basu's musical romance, and Kabir Khan's sports drama. He will take up the Sandeep Modi film after completing these prior commitments.

The new action thriller promises to be a high-concept film blending genres, with Kartik Aaryan set to star in a role different from his previous roles. Fans are eagerly awaiting the project's announcement and release date.

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Following the shelving of their previous period action drama, Dharma Productions is teaming up with Kartik Aaryan and director Sandeep Modi again. SeenTick has exclusively learned that the team is reuniting on a new, high-concept action thriller that will go on floors early next year.

Details of the project are currently being kept under wraps, but sources describe the film as a distinctive thriller blending action, romance and suspense. It will feature Kartik in a role markedly different from what he has played so far. “Karan Johar, Sandeep Modi and Kartik Aaryan have been discussing various projects after their patriotic action film couldn't materialize.

They recently zeroed in on this story that will present Kartik in the most commercial yet distinctly different action avatar. Modi is currently putting the finishing touches to his script and will begin pre-production This project will mark Kartik's third collaboration with Dharma Productions following last year's romantic comedy Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri and the forthcoming fantasy comedy Naagzilla , which is set to release in theatres during the Valentine's Day weekend next year.

For Modi, this will mark his first theatrical Hindi directorial venture following his debut with the 2019 Marathi slice-of-life film Chumbak , starring Swanand Kirkire.