Kartik Aaryan sets the stage for his most diverse film line-up yet

Kartik Aaryan is proving yet again why he’s one of Bollywood’s most bankable and loved stars. Over the years, he has mastered the art of balancing crowd-pleasing entertainers with roles that challenge him as an actor.

In 2025, his film line-up is as diverse as it is exciting, each project exploring a different genre, but all carrying that signature Kartik charm that draws audiences in.

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First on the list is an intense musical love story directed by the acclaimed Anurag Basu. While the title is still under wraps, the buzz is already high. Basu is likely to create a heartfelt narrative filled with romance, heartbreak, and soulful music.

 

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Next up is ‘Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri’, helmed by Sameer Vidwans. This one is a lighthearted romantic comedy, blending feel-good humour with genuine emotion.

Then comes perhaps his boldest project yet, ‘Naagzilla’. Stepping into a fantasy universe filled with heavy VFX and grand visuals, Kartik takes on the role of a serpent, a risk very few mainstream male stars have taken.

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Kartik’s journey to this point has been a mix of persistence, versatility, and smart choices. He made his debut in 2011 with Luv Ranjan’s ‘Pyaar Ka Punchnama’, earning attention for his now-famous monologue.

While early films like ‘Akaash Vani’ (2013) and ‘Kaanchi’ (2014) didn’t give his career the push he hoped for, he bounced back with hits like ‘Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2’ (2015) and the breakthrough ‘Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety’ (2018).

In 2019, Kartik Aaryan scored with back-to-back rom-com successes ‘Luka Chuppi’ and ‘Pati Patni Aur Woh’. Later, he broke away from his established image with thrillers like ‘Dhamaka’ (2021) and ‘Freddy’ (2022), and the emotional drama ‘Satyaprem Ki Katha’ (2023). He also won praise for portraying Paralympian Murlikant Petkar in the 2024 biopic ‘Chandu Champion’.

His biggest commercial highs came with the horror-comedy blockbusters ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’ (2022) and ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’ (2024), the latter winning him the IIFA Award for Best Actor.