Kartik Aaryan leads 'Chak De! India' director Shimit Amin to make his directorial comeback after 15 years?

Director Shimit Amin is set to make a comeback to mainstream cinema after 14 years with a new film starring Kartik Aaryan. The project, a true-story Air Force drama, is currently in talks with producers, and Amin is reportedly excited to start working on it soon.

Kartik Aaryan's career is soaring after the massive success of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. With a knack for choosing diverse projects, Kartik is currently working on two big projects. His pipeline also includes Captain India, a film based on a true story, directed by Shimit Amin, which will feature Kartik as an Air Force pilot and is expected to go on floors in the first half of 2026.

Kartik Aaryan is set to star in Captain India, a true-story drama directed by Shimit Amin, known for films like Ab Tak Chappan, Chak De! India, and Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year. This project marks Kartik's first collaboration with Shimit Amin, where he'll play the role of an Air Force pilot. The film is scheduled to go on floors in the first half of 2026, with a theatrical release targeted for the first half of 2027.

A source close to the development revealed, “Kartik Aaryan and Shimit Amin have been in conversations for over a year, bouncing around multiple ideas for a potential collaboration. That’s when Kartik introduced Shimit to the world of Captain India, and the filmmaker found it to be a fascinating story."

The insider added, “Shimit Amin has already locked a crisp, engaging screenplay for Captain India and is set to roll cameras with Kartik in the first half of 2026. When Shimit narrated the story, Kartik was immediately hooked. The plan is to shoot extensively in India and Morocco — in fact, the location recce in Morocco has already been completed."

Captain India is a film based on a true story where Kartik will play a senior Air Force pilot, marking one of his most intense and patriotic roles yet. Directed by Shimit Amin, known for Chak De! India and Ab Tak Chappan, the film is scheduled to shoot from March to July 2026 in India and Morocco, with a release target of the first half of 2027.

Kartik Aaryan's role as an Air Force pilot in Captain India promises to be one of his most intense and patriotic performances yet. His versatility in choosing diverse films and roles has made him a sought-after actor among top directors. With this project, Kartik is likely to deliver a striking performance, further solidifying his reputation as an actor who can seamlessly fit into any role. Fans can eagerly anticipate his portrayal of this heroic character.

Kartik Aaryan has a series of films in the pipeline. He's working on Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri (directed by Sameer Vidhwans) and an untitled love story with Anurag Basu, both coming in 2026. Following these, he'll star in Nagzilla, a quirky entertainer directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, which will be released on August 14, 2026.