the actor Kartik Aarya returned to the manager Kabir Khan‘s sets, shooting for the untitled next.
Kartik was spotted on the sets of Aaryan
A video of the hunk dressed in simple winter clothes in the middle of the picturesque village of Kashmir has been shared online. Although the actor has been keeping a low profile, he is reportedly shooting for his next sports drama, which is said to be inspired by the life of kickboxing champion Tajamul Islam.
Kartik on Aaryan’s next with Kabir Khan
According to reports, Kartik has been cast as a kickboxing coach in the drama, which will chronicle Islam’s extraordinary rise from a small-town region. Kashmir To become India’s youngest kickboxing world champion and the first Kashmiri to win the sub-junior world title.Like his previous film, Kartik is said to have undergone intense physical training for the role. The film is expected to have extensive shooting schedules in Srinagar and Pahalgam, meaning production will wrap up in October 2026, ahead of a planned 2027 release.
Kabir Khan shares insights from Kashmir
Kabir Khan, who has been actively documenting the moments of his visit to Kashmir, recently shared some curious glimpses of the Valley on his handle. Posting photos from the region, the filmmaker wrote, “Walking around Kashmir with my camera always rewards me with magical moments. Just like this little girl from Aru who wanted @smriti_mandhana to be her favorite player. I hope you see this message from Smriti.”He further added, “Or guys with a mountain stream as their playground boundary. If you hit a 6, the ball will roll down the valley into the Jhelum River.”
Kartik Aaryan’s job board
Meanwhile, Kartik also has a lot ahead of him. The actor will next be seen in ‘Naagzilla’, a fantasy creature comedy about a 600-year-old shape-shifting snake. The film will hit the theaters on February 12, 2027, after being pushed back for extensive VFX work.
