Kartik Aaryan is all set to star in the upcoming movie 'Freddy' directed by Shashanka Ghosh. The actor says he is looking forward to bringing the romantic thriller to life. Kartik said: "As an actor, I crave to explore different facades of entertainment and with Freddy, I'm venturing into an uncharted territory which is both exciting and intriguing in equal measures. I look forward to dwell in the world of Freddy and bring alive this dark romantic thriller."

The 30-year-old actor says the film marks his first collaboration with a "visionary" like Ekta Kapoor and "creative forces like Jayu and Shahshanka". He added: "Couldn't have asked for a better team on this new journey." Producer Ekta Kapoor in collaboration with Jay Shewakramani are all set to kickstart 'Freddy'. The film goes on floors on August 1 in Mumbai.