Kartik Aaryan and Akshaye Khanna in talks for Amaran director Rajkumar Periasamy's Hindi debut?

Summary:

• Rajkumar Periasamy to make Hindi debut with a large-scale pan-India film.

• Kartik Aaryan and Akshaye Khanna are in early talks for lead roles.

• The film is expected to begin production in 2026, backed by T-Series

Following the success of Amaran (2024), filmmaker Rajkumar Periasamy appears to be gearing up for a high-stakes, pan-India venture. Although his upcoming film with Dhanush—currently titled D55—is still awaiting release, reports have it, Periasamy has already begun laying the groundwork for his next project, this time in Hindi, with Kartik Aaryan and Akshaye Khanna likely to headline.

Kartik Aaryan and Akshaye Khanna in talks for Rajkumar Periasamy’s Hindi debut

As per a report in Mid Day, backed by T-Series’ Bhushan Kumar, the film would serve as Periasamy’s formal Bollywood debut. Envisioned as a multi-lingual, large-scale film, the project is expected to be made in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada, and aims to rope in actors from across different film industries.

According to an insider familiar with the development, they informed the tabloid that the project is in its nascent stages but has already caught the attention of many due to its scale and potential casting. The source stated that it's a big film—emotionally intense, layered, and a dream for any young star to take on. Kartik is in early talks and Akshaye’s name came up for a morally ambiguous parallel lead—a part Periasamy has wanted him to play for quite a while now.

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Kartik Aaryan's packed schedule

If everything lines up, the film—which is currently untitled—is expected to go on floors in 2026. For Kartik, who recently wrapped a rom-com Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri with Ananya Panday, the scheduling might be tight but is reportedly doable. The actor is presently involved in Anurag Basu’s musical, aiming for a summer 2026 release. The insider added that the actor will move on to Periasamy's film after that.

On the other hand, Akshaye is believed to be completing work on Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar. While his casting in the Periasamy film isn’t locked yet, conversations are actively ongoing.

Vicky Kaushal was initially approached

Interestingly, it’s also being said that Vicky Kaushal was one of the first actors approached for the lead. However, it's unclear why things didn’t progress with him.

As pan-India films continue to shape production dynamics—especially with the post-Pushpa, post-RRR wave—Periasamy’s Hindi-language debut seems to reflect a strategic and ambitious leap. All eyes are now on the team for an official announcement.

FAQs:

Q: What is Rajkumar Periasamy's next film after Amaran and D55?

A: Rajkumar Periasamy is reportedly developing a pan-India film backed by T-Series, which is likely to star Kartik Aaryan and Akshaye Khanna.

Q: Is Kartik Aaryan working with Rajkumar Periasamy?

A: Yes, Kartik Aaryan is in talks to play the lead in Rajkumar Periasamy’s upcoming pan-India project.

Q: Which actors are part of Rajkumar Periasamy’s new pan-India film?

A: As per trade sources, Kartik Aaryan is being considered for the lead, with Akshaye Khanna likely to play a morally grey parallel role.