Ravi Kishan has joined Kartik Aryan’s upcoming film ‘Naagzilla’. A recent report suggests that the actor turned politician will play the villain in the film. Although there has been no official announcement from the actor or the makers, reports say that Kishan is excited to start shooting.
Perfect for the role of villain
According to Bollywood Hungama, Karthik’s character is important and also the role of the villain in the story. The producers realized that Ravi Kishan fit the role perfectly. He has always been a good actor and in recent times he has proved his worth with his performances in ‘Laapta Ladies’ (2024), ‘Maamla Legal Hai’ (2024), ‘Son of Sardaar 2’ (2025) etc. Ravi was very excited to be in this unique film and play a very interesting and well-written character. Hopefully the scenes between Kartik Aryan and Ravi Kishan will be worth watching.
Karthik Aryan’s Ichchadari Naag character
In ‘Naagzilla’, Kartik Priyamvedeshwar plays the character of Pyare Chand, a shape-shifting wish-fulfilling serpent. His first look poster was released in April 2025. Karan Johar had then unveiled the motion poster, in which he had given the caption, “Have seen enough of human pitchers, now look at the pitcher of snakes! #NagZilla – The first scandal of Nag Lok… Fun is coming to spread – Priyavandeshwar Pyare Chand… On Nag Panchami Your eyes on SSScinemas – on 14th August 2026!”.
Production and release details
‘Naagzilla’ is backed by producers Karan Johar, Mahavir Jain, Adar Poonawala. Apoorva MehtaMrigdeep Singh Lamba and Sujit Jain aim to present a unique blend of fantasy, folklore and high-energy entertainment. Some specific things on the story have not been revealed yet. Slated to hit the theaters on August 14 this year, the Kartik Aaryan-led project is in active production, with reports indicating that filming is ongoing and could extend for a few more months; The team prefers not to rush things, potentially pushing the date back a bit.