Naagzilla
Directed byMrighdeep Singh Lamba
Written byGautam Mehra
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyAmalendu Chaudhary
Production
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Release date
  • 12 February 2027 (2027-02-12)
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Naagzilla: Naag Lok Ka Pehla Kaand 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 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]

Cast

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Production

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Principal photography was completed in March 2026.[8]

Release

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Theatrical

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

Home media

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In March 2026, Amazon Prime Video acquired the post-theatrical digital streaming rights of the film.[11]

References

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  1. "Naagzilla: Kartik Aaryan is a 'ichchadhari naag' in Karan Johar's next - CNBC TV18". CNBCTV18. 22 April 2025. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
  2. "Kartik Aaryan to star in Dharma Production's Naagzilla, motion poster out". The New Indian Express. 23 April 2025. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
  3. "NaagZilla: Kartik Aaryan To Play A Shape-Shifting Serpent In This Karan Johar Production". NDTV. 23 April 2025. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
  4. "Naagzilla: Kartik Aaryan becomes ichchadhari naag in latest collaboration with Karan Johar. Watch". The Indian Express. 22 April 2025. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
  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. Seta, Fenil (18 March 2026). "EXCLUSIVE: It's a wrap for Naagzilla; shoot of Kartik Aaryan's much-awaited fantasy entertainer completed". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
  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.
  11. "Prime Video acquires post-theatrical rights of Kartik Aaryan's NaagZilla, Sidharth Malhotra's Vvan". Bollywood Hungama. 19 March 2026. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
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