Birthday boy Kartik Aaryan is ‘super proud and excited’ as he collaborates with Karan Johar for an untitled film

Karan Johar and Kartik Aaryan have finally buried their hatchet. On Wednesday, Karan Johar announced his new film starring Kartik Aaryan in the lead. The announcement comes on Kartik’s birthday. Yes, Kartik is celebrating his 33^rd birthday today. Kartik starrer will be directed by Sandeep Modi and produced by Dharma Productions and Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms. The yet-to-be-titled film will release in the theatres on 15^th August, 2025.

Kartik Aaryan and Karan Johar team up for an untitled film

Karan shared the news along with the caption, “Kickstarting today with some special news on a special day!! Extremely thrilled to announce @dharmamovies & @balajimotionpictures coming together for a film helmed by the exceptionally talented @sandeipm. I find myself elated to announce the supremely talented @kartikaaryan as our lead for this story that will unfold in cinemas on 15^th August, 2025!!”

He added, “Kartik, happy birthday to you… may our collaboration only grow from strength to strength from hereon and never cease magic on the big screen. @ektarkapoor, being your friend is easily the best thing and now working with you will be no different!!! @apoorva1972 @shobha9168 @vivek.koka.”

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Kartik shared his excitement saying, “An unforgettable chapter of our glorious Indian history full of valour and sacrifice is now going to be part of my life… a subject close to my heart… super proud and excited to embark on a new journey with the extremely talented @sandeipm and the powerhouse @karanjohar and @ektarkapoor.”

About Karan and Kartik’s feud

Earlier, Kartik was signed as the lead in the romantic comedy Dostana sequel. The movie co-starring Janhvi Kapoor and Lakshya was backed by Dharma Productions. Due to unknown reasons, the project was shelved. Later, Dharma announced that the film will be recast and reshot. Reportedly, Kartik and Karan were not on talking terms.

However, earlier this year, Kartik and Karan shared the stage at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IIFM). Several pictures of them together went viral on social media. Post that, KJo in an interview had said that he’d love to collaborate with Kartik. And finally, on his birthday, KJo announced a new film starring Kartik.

Kartik is one of the most bankable actors in Bollywood. Apart from the recently announced film with Karan Johar, Kartik has Chandu Champion and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3.

Kartik Aaryan in Chandu Champion

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Mamta Naik

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