Kartik Aaryan’s upcoming big-budget thriller with Vishal Bhardwaj and Sajid Nadiadwala has reportadely be shot across Spain and Greece. The film has also got it’s title.
Bollywood Hungama has reported that the upcoming action thriller has been titled ‘Arjun Ustara. The film will be shot across multiple locations in Europe.
A close source of Bollywood Hungama has revealed that Kartik Aaryan will play the character which was initially portrayed by Irrfan Khan. The source said, “Vishal Bhardwaj was planning to make a film in the pre-covid world, however, the project was put on the back burner back in the day due to various issues. After years, it’s now set for a revival with Kartik Aaryan playing the part, which once upon a time was to be played by Irrfan Khan.” The source also added, “The makers have tweaked the story to suit the image and stardom of Kartik Aaryan and are all set to take it on floors in the 2nd half of 2024. Vishal and Sajid are on the lookout to cast a top A-List actress to play the female lead opposite Aaryan. Kartik’s part in the film is said to be driven by action accompanied with strong emotions. The story has a lot of action, and the makers are planning to make it on a budget of Rs 150 crore.”
Kartik and Sajid have developed a strong bond since their last film Satyaprem Ki Katha which was released last year. Soon after the release the produces announced Chandu Champion in which Kartik is in the lead and Kabir Khan is the director. Both the actor and director are now ready to begin their third film too which is believed ti be the biggest film of Kartik’s career. Arjun Ustara is also the first full-fledged action film of Kartik’s career.