Kartik Aaryan is currently considered one of the most bankable performers in the industry. He’s been shooting back-to-back with various directors. The actor has a fascinating film schedule ahead of him, including Chandu Champion, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, and Aashiqui 3. It was also recently announced that Kartik had collaborated with Vishal Bhardwaj on a dark thriller. As fans waited with bated breath, a new report arose indicating that the film will be titled ‘Arjun Ustara’ and will be shot in several places throughout Europe.
According to a source connected to the entertainment portal Bollywood Hungama, Kartik Aaryan will play the character originally intended for Irrfan Khan. According to the source, “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 continued, “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.”
“Later, detailing the shoot schedule of ‘Arjun Ustara’, the source continues, ‘Sajid Nadiadwala recently met with representatives from the Government of Spain and has reached an understanding in which the local government will assist with permissions and legalities facilitating shoots, while filmmakers will help promote tourism and their country. The insider adds, “Arjun Ustara will be shot extensively in Spain and Greece, with the filmmaker and maverick producer looking to mount the project and begin work this Diwali.”
