Captain India: Bhushan Kumar film starring Kartik Aaryan to go on floors in London on September 1
Kartik Aaryan is set to star in the upcoming action drama 'Captain India', directed by Shimit Amin. The film, which begins production in London on September 1, 2026, is inspired by real-life evacuation missions from war-torn regions.
Why it matters
The project highlights the growing trend of Indian cinema producing large-scale, emotionally driven dramas based on national historical events.
Directed by Shimit Amin, the action drama draws inspiration from India’s courageous evacuation mission from a war-torn country.
Add as a preferred source on Google Kartik Aaryan is set to begin work on one of his much-awaited projects, Captain India . The action drama, directed by Shimit Amin, is scheduled to go on floors in London on September 1, 2026. The shoot is expected to continue through October, with the makers planning to wrap the schedule by the end of the month.
Captain India is inspired by the true events surrounding India’s courageous evacuation mission from a war-torn country. The film is being envisioned as an ambitious action drama that combines large-scale sequences with an emotionally driven narrative centred around a remarkable chapter involving the country and its people.
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