Naagzilla: Ravi Kishan to play the villain in Kartik Aaryan’s upcoming film

Naagzilla: Audience excitement is steadily growing for Kartik Aaryan's upcoming creature comedy-drama film, "Naagzilla: Naag Lok Ka Pehla Kaand." Kartik will be seen playing a shape-shifting snake in the film. Meanwhile, reports are surfacing that Ravi Kishan has joined the film's cast. According to reports, actor-turned-politician Ravi Kishan may play the villain in the film. However, no official announcement has been made by either Ravi Kishan or the makers.

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In fact, according to sources, "Kartik Aryan 's character and the villain's character in the story are both important. The makers felt that Ravi Kishan was a perfect fit for this role. He has always been a good actor and has recently proven his mettle with his performances in Missing Ladies (2024), Maalaal Legal Hai (2024), Son of Sardaar 2 (2025), and more. Ravi was very excited to be a part of this unique film and play a very interesting and well-written character. The scenes between Kartik Aryan and Ravi Kishan will be worth watching."

When was the film announced?

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Karan Johar announced a new film (Naagzilla Movie Announcement) in April 2025. Karan shared the film's motion poster on Instagram. In it, Kartik is seen shirtless, looking out at the city from a house full of snakes. He is wearing only blue jeans, and his skin is green like a snake. Sharing this motion poster, Karan Johar wrote, "I've seen enough pictures of humans, now watch the picture of snakes! #Naagzilla - the first episode of Naag Lok... is coming to spread the fun. Priyamvadeshwar Pyare Chand... on Naag Panchami."

When will 'Naagzilla' release?

'Naagzilla' is produced by Karan Johar, Mahaveer Jain, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, and Sujeet Jain. Naagzilla promises to be a unique entertainer that blends fantasy, folklore, and full-on fun. The film will be produced under Karan Johar's banner. It is scheduled to release on August 14, 2026. 

In which film was Kartik last seen? (Kartik Aaryan Last Films)

On the work front, Kartik Aaryan was last seen in "Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri" alongside Ananya Panday. This romantic drama received a mixed response at the box office and has since failed to establish itself. Released on Christmas Day, the film grossed ₹32 crore (approximately $1.2 billion). Aashiqui 3: Directed by Anurag Basu, this musical romantic film is expected to release in 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. What is the movie Naagzilla about?

Naagzilla is a creature comedy-drama film that will show the unique story of a shape-shifting snake.

Who is playing the lead role in Naagzilla?

Kartik Aryan will be seen in the lead role in the film.

Q3. What kind of character does Kartik Aaryan portray?

Kartik Aryan will play the role of a snake in the film who can take the form of a human being.

Q4. Is Ravi Kishan part of Naagzilla's cast?

According to reports, Ravi Kishan may play the role of villain in the film, although this has not been officially confirmed yet.

Q5. What genre does Naagzilla belong to?

This film is a mix of creature, comedy and drama.

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