Kartik Aaryan's Creature Comedy 'Naagzilla' Progresses with Major Shooting Milestones
Karan Johar's highly anticipated creature comedy film 'Naagzilla', featuring Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan in a groundbreaking role, has reached significant production milestones. The project marks Kartik Aaryan's first foray into the creature comedy genre and has been generating substantial industry buzz since its announcement.
Shooting Schedule Nears Completion with Delhi Leg Planned
According to exclusive reports from Bollywood Hungama, the film has successfully completed approximately 70 percent of its principal photography. Director Mrighdeep Singh Lamba recently wrapped up an intensive month-long shooting schedule in Mumbai, which concluded on January 31. The production team has demonstrated remarkable efficiency, having commenced filming on November 1, 2025.
The upcoming phase involves a crucial three-week shooting schedule in Delhi planned for February 2026. This Delhi leg represents the final major shooting component before the film moves into post-production. Kartik Aaryan is reportedly aiming to complete all shooting commitments for 'Naagzilla' by February 2026, demonstrating his dedication to this unique project.
Kartik Aaryan's Dual Commitment and Character Details
Industry sources reveal that Kartik Aaryan has been balancing multiple professional commitments with exceptional dedication. While actively promoting his Christmas 2025 release 'Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri' (also produced by Karan Johar), the actor simultaneously devoted substantial energy to 'Naagzilla', reportedly giving "more than a hundred percent" to both projects.
In this innovative creature comedy, Kartik Aaryan portrays the character of Preyamvadeshwar Pyare Chand, described as an Ichchadhari Naag (shape-shifting serpent). The actor's first look was unveiled in April 2025 through a motion poster shared by Karan Johar on social media platforms. The creative caption accompanying the reveal playfully stated: "Insanon wali picharein toh bahut dekh li, ab dekho naagon wali pichchar!"
Production Team and Release Plans
'Naagzilla' boasts an impressive production team featuring some of Bollywood's most prominent names. The film is backed by producers including:
- Karan Johar
- Mahaveer Jain
- Adar Poonawalla
- Apoorva Mehta
- Mrighdeep Singh Lamba
- Sujit Jain
While specific plot details remain carefully guarded, the production team has confirmed the theatrical release date as August 14, 2026, strategically timed around the Naag Panchami festival period. Director Mrighdeep Singh Lamba plans to shift complete focus to post-production once the Delhi shooting schedule concludes, with the goal of transforming this labor of love into what industry insiders describe as "an exciting and fascinating piece of cinema" for audiences.
This project represents a significant creative departure for both Kartik Aaryan and the production team, exploring the relatively untapped creature comedy genre within Indian cinema. The combination of innovative storytelling, star power, and experienced production leadership positions 'Naagzilla' as one of the most anticipated Bollywood releases of 2026.
