Kartik Aaryan's Naagzilla postponed amid Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri box office failure? Know here
Kartik Aaryan was recently seen in Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, co-starring Ananya Panday. Next, he will be seen in Karan Johar's Naagzilla, but the film has been postponed.
Last Updated: 03.35 PM, Jan 08, 2026
Kartik Aaryan has been grabbing headlines for the past two or three days for allegedly dating a UK-based student, Karina Kubiliute, but the latter dismissed the rumours, writing "I don't know Kartik" in her Instagram bio. Not only this, his recent film, Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, co-starring Ananya Panday, underperformed at the box office. Amid all these, Kartik's Naagzilla got a major update. It was earlier slated to hit screens on August 14, 2026, but now been postponed.
Why was Naagzilla postponed?
As per Bollywood Hungama, Naagzilla is still in the process of being filmed and the source shared, “Naagzilla’s shoot is still going on and is expected to be wrapped up in a few months. Moreover, this is a film with heavy VFX. As a result, the post-production is going to take a lot of time."
The report also highlighted that both the makers and lead actor Kartik Aaryan are determined not to rush the post-production process. They understand that Naagzilla is a unique film, and taking the time to perfect it before releasing it to audiences is essential.
When will Kartik Aaryan's Naagzilla release?
The makers of Naagzilla are on the hunt for a fresh release date, and fans will get the official announcement once it’s locked. With the August 14 Independence Day slot now vacant with Naagzilla postponement, other big stars and production houses can claim it.
What is Naagzilla about?
As per Box Office Worldwide, Kartik Aaryan will fight with a snake and will be playing a snake man himself.
A source said, “The actor and director have displayed their command over comedy in their respective projects, and with the movie, they will venture into the relatively unexplored space of creature comedy. Hindi television has famously tackled the theme of Naagin. Now, it will be interesting to see the subject, which was popular in Hindi films in the 1980s, returning to the silver screen.” The film is produced by Karan Johar and Mahaveer Jain.
Naagzilla FAQs
Q. Is Kartik Aaryan and Karan Johar doing a film?
A. Kartik Aaryan and Karan Johar had first collaborated for Dostana 2. They again collaborated on Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, and the upcoming Naagzilla.
Q. What is Naagzilla's story?
A. Naagzilla is a creature-comedy film featuring Kartik Aaryan as Naag. The story of the film is not yet revealed.
Q: Is Naagzilla postponed?
A: Yes. As per Bollywood Hungama, Naagzilla, which was earlier scheduled for an August 14, 2026, release, has been postponed.