Kartik Aaryan no longer part of SRK’s Red Chillies film Freddie; returns signing amount?

After Dostana 2, actor Kartik Aaryan is now no longer part of the Red Chillies film that is tentatively titled, Freddie. The movie was to be directed by Ajay Bahl and Katrina Kaif was to star opposite Kartik. It was supposed to go on floors in June this year.

On Kartik’s exit, a source told Bollywood Hungama, “Yes, Kartik Aaryan was to feature in Ajay Bahl’s social comedy that was being produced by Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies. However, the actor has now walked out of the project that was supposed to commence shoot in a few months.”

As per the source, apparently, due to creative differences between Kartik and the director Ajay Bahl, the former decided to exit the project. Kartik was not happy with the developed script as it was different from what he was narrated.

 

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Another trade source said that Kartik had signed on with Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies over two years ago and post-shooting for Dhamaka, Kartik informed Red Chillies that he felt that doing another thriller so quickly would not be good for his career. He requested to opt out of the movie and it was amicable between Kartik and Red Chillies. Reportedly, Kartik has also refunded the Rs. 2 crore signing amount to SRK’s production house.

Well, nothing on Kartik’s not being part of the movie has been confirmed by Red Chillies yet.

On the work front, Kartik will be seen in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and Dhamaka. As per reports, Kartik will star in Marathi filmmaker Sameer Vidwans’ debut Hindi film and Hansal Mehta’s next where he will be playing the role of an IAF officer.

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