Kartik Aaryan Eyes New Territory: Actor In Talks For Reema Kagti’s Next With Namah Pictures

Kartik Aaryan could be heading into uncharted cinematic waters. As per variety India reports, The actor is reportedly in early talks with Namah Pictures for a new project to be directed by Reema Kagti. The potential collaboration has caught the trade by surprise, mainly because of how different their filmographies have been so far. While Kartik built his stardom on commercial entertainers and rom-coms, Kagti is known for layered, hard-hitting dramas like Talaash and Gold. Sources suggest Kartik is consciously seeking scripts that push him beyond his comfort zone and this film could be that bold pivot.

For Kartik, this move aligns with his recent career choices where he’s balancing massy hits with performance-driven roles. After experimenting with Freddy and Chandu Champion, the actor seems keen to expand his range further. Insiders say Reema Kagti’s script offers exactly that, a role that breaks his established screen image and lets him tap into a more nuanced space. The project is still in a very early stage with no commitments signed yet. Kartik has not given a final nod, though he is currently the frontrunner and the team is hopeful of locking him soon.

The Reema Kagti directorial is just one of three films Namah Pictures has lined up for development next year. The production house, led by Shareen Mantri Kedia and Kishor Arora, is aggressively building a diverse slate. Alongside Kagti’s film, they have also brought on board Vishal Devrukhkar, known for the Boyz franchise and Bamboo, for a fantasy drama. Director Dnyanesh Zoting of Collar Bomb fame has been signed for a psychological horror thriller. The move signals Namah Pictures’ intent to back distinct voices and genre-bending stories rather than sticking to a single template.

All three projects are currently in the writing phase, with casting and production timelines yet to be finalized. For Namah Pictures, collaborating with directors like Reema Kagti, Vishal Devrukhkar, and Dnyanesh Zoting shows a clear focus on content-first cinema across genres. If Kartik Aaryan comes on board, it would mark his first outing with both Kagti and Namah Pictures, and potentially his most unconventional role yet. An official announcement is awaited, but the vibes alone has already positioned this as one of the more intriguing actor-director combos to watch out for.