Naagzilla

Naagzilla
Directed by	Mrighdeep Singh Lamba
Written by	Gautam Mehra
Produced by	Karan Johar Mahaveer Jain Adar Poonawalla Apoorva Mehta Mrighdeep Singh Lamba Sujit Jain
Starring	Kartik Aaryan Ravi Kishan
Cinematography	Amalendu Chaudhary
Production companies	Dharma Productions Mahaveer Jain Films
Distributed by	Dharma Productions
Release date	14 August 2026 (2026-08-14)
Country	India
Language	Hindi

Naagzilla is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language supernatural high-fantasy comedy film directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba and produced under the banners of Dharma Productions and Mahaveer Jain Films. ^{[1] [2]} The film stars Kartik Aaryan in the titular role as a shape-shifting serpent. It serves as the first installment in a planned high-concept creature comedy trilogy. ^{[3] [4]}

The film was officially announced on 22 April 2025. The principal photography for the film commenced on 1 November 2025 in Mumbai. ^[5]

Naagzilla is scheduled for theatrical release on 14 August 2026, coinciding with Naga Panchami and Indian Independence Day weekend. ^{[6] [7]}

Plot

The first chapter in a high-concept creature comedy trilogy, where ancient serpentine legends intertwine with modern chaos, a mystical being emerges from Naag Lok to confront an unprecedented threat, marking the beginning of an epic saga.

Cast

• Kartik Aaryan as Preyamvadeshwar Pyare Chand
• Ravi Kishan

Production

The film will be produced by Dharma Productions in collaboration with Mahaveer Jain Films. ^[8]

Release

Naagzilla is scheduled for a theatrical release on 14 August 2026, on the occasion of Naga Panchami and Independence day. ^{[9] [10]}

References

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3. "NaagZilla: Kartik Aaryan To Play A Shape-Shifting Serpent In This Karan Johar Production". NDTV. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
4. "Naagzilla: Kartik Aaryan becomes ichchadhari naag in latest collaboration with Karan Johar. Watch". The Indian Express. 2025-04-22. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
5. "Kartik Aaryan begins 'Naagzilla' shoot, Karan Johar attends Muhurat Ceremony - Watch video". The Times of India. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 2025-11-06.
6. "Kartik Aaryan's Naagzilla Release Date Out, To Clash With Varun Dhawan's Bhediya 2". Times Now. 2025-04-22. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
7. Developer, Web. "Naagzilla makers share glimpses of muhurat pooja, Kartik Aaryan attends". Mid-day. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
8. "No Godzilla, no naagin, Kartik Aaryan turns Naagzilla in new film". India Today. 2025-04-22. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
9. The Hindu Bureau (2025-04-22). "Kartik Aaryan's next titled 'Naagzilla'; motion poster out". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 2025-05-14.
10. "It's going to be Varun Dhawan vs Kartik Aaryan at the box office as Bhediya 2 and Naagzilla set to release on the same day". Financialexpress. 2025-04-22. Retrieved 2025-05-14.