Kartik Aaryan is one of the bankable actors in the industry, and he has proved it time and again by showing his versatility on screen. He is all set to collaborate with Kabir Khan after Chandu Champion, and the film sees him essaying the role of a coach. The yet-untitled film is based on the life of Tajamul Islam, India's youngest kickboxing world champion.

Kartik Aaryan to play coach in Kabir Khan’s next

As per reports by Variety, the actor has undergone massive training to prep for the project. “Kartik is believed to have undergone intense physical training for his role. He essays a coach who helps a young Kashmiri girl reach the championship from a conflict-affected region. Shooting has already kicked off in Kashmir, with Kartik having finished his first schedule and set to resume full-fledged shooting in March. The film will largely be shot in Srinagar and Pahalgam and is expected to be wrapped by October 2026, targeting a theatrical release in mid-2027.”