All you need to know about Kartik Aaryan and Kabir Khan's ambitious sports-adventure reunion

Kartik Aaryan and Kabir Khan reunite for a 2026 sports adventure. This leads Kartik's packed year, featuring Nagzilla Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4, and projects with Anurag Basu and Luv Ranjan.

Kabir Khan and Kartik Aaryan

Kartik Aaryan and filmmaker Kabir Khan are officially scheduled to team up again after the critical smash hit Chandu Champion. Reportedly, a large chunk of their forthcoming sports-adventure film would take place in the beautiful Kashmiri countryside.

Shift towards high-stakes action

As per a report in Bollywood Hungama, this new project is an attempt to combine high-stakes action with athletic competition, rather than their prior biographical drama. Reputable industry insiders reveal that they are planning the movie on a massive scale, with a big production budget to match its ambitious concept.

The collaboration between Kartik and Kabir has the potential to revolutionise the genre, according to an insider. A large budget went into making this unique sporting adventure. In preparation for the film, the actor will undergo extensive training, and he has promised to begin filming in February 2026.

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Global vision

The crew is scheduled to travel to different worldwide sites to capture the story's "adventure" element, making the film a global production. Intense planning took place throughout 2026 to bring the film's technical elements to life according to the filmmaker's specifications.

Kartik will be physically transformed for his role, and Kabir plans to film the film in several locales from February to October 2026. According to the entertainment portal's source, he immediately begins filming this modern commercial feature after finishing up Nagzilla for Karan Johar's home banner, Dharma Productions.

Packed work schedule

Kartik is already one of the busiest performers in the industry, and this project only adds to that. He has some work to do on Nagzilla before he can join Kabir's set.

Plus, the actor is already plotting out his schedule for the second half of 2026, and it includes a return to a franchise that has brought him enormous success in the past.

Balancing act

Kartik is eager to begin filming Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4 with Anees Bazmee following Nagzilla and Kabir's next. According to the source, he is also expected to finish filming the remaining parts of Anurag Basu's next project in 2026.

The actor has apparently been in talks with director Luv Ranjan for a possible new feature film; however, details about that partnership are still unknown. This is on top of the announced projects. It looks like 2026 will be a busy year for the actor, with a lineup that encompasses sports, horror-comedies, and intense drama.

FAQs:

Q: What is Kartik Aaryan's next movie with Kabir Khan?

A: Following the success of Chandu Champion, Kartik Aaryan and Kabir Khan are reuniting for a massive sports-adventure film.

Q: When will Kartik Aaryan start shooting for Kabir Khan's sports-adventure film?

A: Kartik Aaryan is scheduled to begin filming in February 2026.

Q: What is the release date for Kartik Aaryan and Kabir Khan's new movie?

A: While an exact date hasn't been locked, the film is currently eyeing a theatrical release in 2027.

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