Kartik Aaryan’s ‘Captain India’ Sets September London Shoot (EXCLUSIVE)
Kartik Aaryan’s film “Captain India” will begin principal photography in London on 1 September, with filming due to finish by the end of October. Directed by Shimit Amin, the project is significant as it marks the feature-film return of the filmmaker behind “Chak De! India” and is based on India’s real-life evacuation of citizens from a conflict-hit country.
The film is produced by T-Series, Baweja Studios and Dopamine Studios, with a screenplay by Nash Vazifdar, Sanchit Gupta and Priyadarshee Shrivastava; further cast members are expected. An earlier version was announced in 2021 with Hansal Mehta directing, but the current production is scheduled for release on 13 August 2027, during India’s Independence Day weekend.
In short
- Kartik Aaryan’s “Captain India” starts filming in London on 1 September.
- Shimit Amin directs the evacuation drama.
- The film is scheduled for August 2027.
Explained simply
“Captain India” is a planned Hindi film starring Kartik Aaryan, with Shimit Amin directing. Amin previously made “Chak De! India”; the film is his return to directing feature films.
The story is based on India’s evacuation of citizens from a country affected by conflict. The project was first announced in 2021 with Hansal Mehta as director, before its current creative team was established. It is produced by T-Series, Baweja Studios and Dopamine Studios, and is scheduled for release in August 2027, around India’s Independence Day.
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