Kartik Aaryan joins hands with Sandeep Modi for his next

The Night Manager and Aarya fame director Sandeep Modi is all set to direct Kartik Aaryan for his next, the latter announced on Instagram on Wednesday. The film is set to be produced by Karan Johar under the Dharma Productions banner along with Ekta Kapoor of Balaji Telefilms. 

The announcement came on the occasion of the actor's 33rd birthday. Also revealing that the film will hit theatres on August 15, 2025, Kartik wrote in the caption, "An unforgettable chapter of our glorious Indian history full of valour and sacrifice is now going to be part of my life in a subject close to my heart... super proud and excited to embark on a new journey with the extremely talented Sandeep Modi, and the powerhouse Karan Johar and Ekta Kapoor." (sic)

Further, Karan Johar also made the announcement on his handle and wrote, "Kartik, happy birthday to you. May our collaboration only grow from strength to strength from hereon and never cease to create magic on the big screen. Ekta Kapoor, being your friend is easily the best thing and now working with you will be no different!!!" (sic)

More details regarding the film's title, plot and cast are yet to be announced by the makers. It is to be noted that this announcement has put an end to rumours and speculations that Kartik and Karan were having bitterness.

Meanwhile, Kartik Aaryan is currently working on Chandu Champion, a sports drama helmed by Kabir Khan.