NewKerala.com

Kartik Aaryan's 'Naagzilla' Slithers to 2027 Valentine's Weekend Release

Kartik Aaryan's highly anticipated film 'Naagzilla' has been postponed from its original August 2026 release date. The creature comedy will now hit theatres on February 12, 2027, targeting the Valentine's weekend audience. The film, directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, features Aaryan as a shape-shifting snake rooted in Indian folklore. It is produced by a notable team including Karan Johar and Mahaveer Jain.

Key Points: Kartik Aaryan's Naagzilla Release Pushed to February 2027

  • Release shifted to Feb 12, 2027
  • A creature comedy rooted in Indian folklore
  • Directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba
  • Produced by Karan Johar and others
2 min read

Kartik Aaryan's 'Naagzilla' postponed, to now release next year in February

Kartik Aaryan's creature comedy 'Naagzilla' postponed from 2026 to a Valentine's weekend 2027 release. Get the new date and details.

Kartik Aaryan's 'Naagzilla' postponed, to now release next year in February
"A world of shape shifting snakes, rooted in Indian folklore - Dharma Productions & Mahaveer Jain Films"

Mumbai, April 15

Fans of Kartik Aaryan will have to wait longer than expected for his upcoming film 'Naagzilla: Naag Lok Ka Pehla Kaand',

The movie, which was earlier supposed to hit the theatres on August 14, 2026, will now arrive in cinema halls on February 12, 2027.

On Wedbesday, the makers shared the update via a press note.

"Dharma Productions & Mahaveer Jain Films' mega scale creature comedy - NAAGZILLA all set to the hit the big screens on Valentine's weekend - 12th February 2027. A world of shape shifting snakes, rooted in Indian folklore - Naagzilla has been locked for a grand theatrical release starring Kartik Aaryan in the lead on 12th February, 2027," the note read.

Directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba (Fukrey franchise director), the film is produced by Karan Johar, Mahaveer Jain, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, and Neetu M Jain.

Directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, best known for the 'Fukrey' franchise, the film centres on an 'Ichhadhari' naag played by Aaryan.

As per an earlier post by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, Aaryan plays the role of Preyamvadeshwar Pyare Chand.

Kartik also has Hansal Mehta's aviation rescue drama film Captain India in his kitty. The film was announced in 2021, and is expected to go on floors this year.

- ANI

Share this article:

Reader Comments

R
Rohit P
Valentine's weekend 2027! That's a smart move. Couples will flock to theatres. The concept of shape-shifting snakes from our folklore is actually very interesting. Mrighdeep Lamba did a great job with Fukrey, so expectations are high.
A
Aditya G
Respectfully, this constant date-shifting is becoming a pattern in Bollywood. It hurts the hype. Just announce a date when you are 100% sure. On a positive note, 'Preyamvadeshwar Pyare Chand' is quite a character name! 😄
S
Sarah B
The producer list is impressive - Karan Johar and Adar Poonawalla! That's an unexpected combo. Hope the budget translates to great visuals. Indian mythology meets creature feature could be a global hit if done right.
N
Nikhil C
Meanwhile, what about Captain India? Announced in 2021 and still not started? Kartik is busy but fans want to see him on screen sooner. Hope the delay for Naagzilla means they are perfecting it and not just stuck in production issues.
M
Meera T
Ichhadhari Naag! 🐍 This takes me back to the old mythological shows on TV. If they blend our culture with modern comedy and VFX, it could be a super entertaining film for the whole family. Fingers crossed!

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

Leave a Comment

Minimum 50 characters 0/50