Naagzilla
| Naagzilla | |
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| Directed by | Mrighdeep Singh Lamba |
| Written by | Gautam Mehra |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Amalendu Chaudhary |
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| Distributed by | Dharma Productions |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Naagzilla is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language supernatural high-fantasy comedy film directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba and produced under the banners of Dharma Productions and Mahaveer Jain Films.[1][2] The film stars Kartik Aaryan in the titular role as a shape-shifting serpent. It serves as the first installment in a planned high-concept creature comedy trilogy.[3][4]
The film was officially announced on 22 April 2025. The principal photography for the film commenced on 1 November 2025 in Mumbai.[5]
Naagzilla is scheduled for theatrical release on 14 August 2026, coinciding with Naga Panchami and Indian Independence Day weekend.[6][7]
Plot
[edit]The first chapter in a high-concept creature comedy trilogy, where ancient serpentine legends intertwine with modern chaos, a mystical being emerges from Naag Lok to confront an unprecedented threat, marking the beginning of an epic saga.
Cast
[edit]- Kartik Aaryan as Preyamvadeshwar Pyare Chand
- Ravi Kishan
Production
[edit]The film will be produced by Dharma Productions in collaboration with Mahaveer Jain Films.[8]
Release
[edit]Naagzilla is scheduled for a theatrical release on 14 August 2026, on the occasion of Naga Panchami and Independence day.[9][10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Naagzilla: Kartik Aaryan is a 'ichchadhari naag' in Karan Johar's next - CNBC TV18". CNBCTV18. 2025-04-22. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ Features, C. E. (2025-04-04). "Kartik Aaryan to star in Dharma Production's Naagzilla, motion poster out". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ "NaagZilla: Kartik Aaryan To Play A Shape-Shifting Serpent In This Karan Johar Production". NDTV. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
- ^ "Naagzilla: Kartik Aaryan becomes ichchadhari naag in latest collaboration with Karan Johar. Watch". The Indian Express. 2025-04-22. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
- ^ "Kartik Aaryan begins 'Naagzilla' shoot, Karan Johar attends Muhurat Ceremony - Watch video". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
- ^ "Kartik Aaryan's Naagzilla Release Date Out, To Clash With Varun Dhawan's Bhediya 2". Times Now. 2025-04-22. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
- ^ Developer, Web. "Naagzilla makers share glimpses of muhurat pooja, Kartik Aaryan attends". Mid-day. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
- ^ "No Godzilla, no naagin, Kartik Aaryan turns Naagzilla in new film". India Today. 2025-04-22. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
- ^ The Hindu Bureau (2025-04-22). "Kartik Aaryan's next titled 'Naagzilla'; motion poster out". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
- ^ "It's going to be Varun Dhawan vs Kartik Aaryan at the box office as Bhediya 2 and Naagzilla set to release on the same day". Financialexpress. 2025-04-22. Retrieved 2025-05-14.