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Kartik Aaryan’s Captain India Sets August 13, 2027 Theatrical Release

The date signals a restart for the long-delayed thriller under Shimit Amin.

Overview

  • Trade analyst Taran Adarsh announced Thursday that the film will open on August 13, 2027, lining up with India’s Independence Day weekend.
  • Principal photography is expected to begin in June 2026 after location scouting, moving the project from speculation to active pre-production.
  • Shimit Amin is directing in his return to features, replacing Hansal Mehta who was attached when the project was unveiled in 2021.
  • The production is presented by T-Series and Baweja Studios with Midnight Chai Films, with industry reports pointing to shoots in India and Morocco.
  • The aviation-themed thriller is reported to draw on real events and a major rescue mission, a setup that fits the high-traffic Independence Day window.