Saudi Arabia dazzled as Kartik Aaryan made a spectacular appearance at the fifth Red Sea International Film Festival, 2025, in Jeddah. Invited as a special guest for an engaging “In Conversation” session, the Bollywood star joined an impressive roster of international icons, including Idris Elba, Anthony Hopkins, Nicholas Hoult, Riz Ahmed, Darren Aronofsky, and Edgar Ramirez. His presence underlined Indian cinema’s increasing influence on the global entertainment landscape.
During the session, Kartik opened up about his journey as an actor, reflecting upon the craft that defines his performances and the gamut of genres he has worked upon-from heartfelt dramas to commercial entertainers. He talked about the changing face of Indian cinema and how its storytelling continued to capture the imagination of audiences in different cultures around the world.
The style statement of Kartik at the event was as impressive as his insights. In a beige blazer paired with a crisp white shirt featuring blue stripes, complemented with navy trousers and a maroon printed tie, he looked every bit of elegant. Polished brown shoes and neatly styled hair added to his effortlessly elegant look, earning admiration both on-ground and online.
Sharing pictures from the festival on his Instagram, Kartik posted photos captioning them, “Fresh from the Getty Images Studio at the RED SEA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL.” The comment section was quickly flooded with love from the fans of the star. While some showered the post with heart emojis, others wrote flattering comments. One fan declared Kartik’s global appeal as he wrote, “From Saudi to UAE to India to the UK… Kartik’s charm is officially worldwide!” Another gushed, “Hands down the most handsome man alive… I’m obsessed.” Messages praising his grace, charming aura and striking looks flowed in pretty fast.
On the professional front, Kartik is preparing for the release of his romance drama Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri directed by National Award-winner Sameer Vidwans. The film promises to be tender and emotionally rich, boasting breathtaking visuals. The film also stars Jackie Shroff and Neena Gupta. To be released on Christmas Eve, the film is already a talked-about affair.
He will next lead the thriller Naagzilla, which is scheduled to release in August 2026. Kartik also has Anurag Basu’s highly anticipated sequel Aashiqui 3 in the pipeline. He reportedly will also star in the Hindi remake of Abhishek Jain’s Kirik Party. Meanwhile, with Prem Ki Shaadi and Hera Pheri 3 in the pipeline, too, Kartik Aaryan’s cinematic journey keeps getting stronger and varied.
