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Amazon Prime Video has unveiled its ambitious 2026 slate with a major highlight, Naagzilla: Naag Lok Ka Pehla Kaand, a fantasy creature-comedy headlined by Kartik Aaryan. The announcement came during the platform’s ‘It Starts Here’ showcase held in Mumbai on March 19.

Positioned as one of the streamer’s big theatrical-backed projects, the film promises a blend of scale, humor, and mythology. The newly revealed poster sets the tone, featuring Aaryan standing against the imposing silhouette of a giant serpent, hinting at a larger-than-life narrative.

Directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, known for the Fukrey franchise, the story revolves around an ichhadhari naag, with Aaryan stepping into the quirky role of Preyamvadeshwar Pyare Chand.

Backed by Dharma Productions and Mahaveer Jain Films, the film is slated for a theatrical release on August 14, strategically targeting the Independence Day weekend, before making its digital debut on Prime Video.

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The event also spotlighted several other high-profile projects. These include Vvan: Force of the Forest starring Sidharth Malhotra, alongside collaborations like Don’t Be Shy backed by Alia Bhatt and Mess from Hrithik Roshan’s HRX Films.

Fan-favourite series are also set to return, with new seasons of Panchayat and Call Me Bae in the pipeline. Adding to the excitement, the platform confirmed Mirzapur The Film, expanding the popular franchise with its original cast.