New Delhi: Kartik Aaryan had a great 2022 with films like 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2' and 'Freddy'. The actor has amassed a huge fan following over the last one year. Kartik's fans have also been eagerly awaiting an update of his upcoming film 'Chandu Champion' with Kabir Khan. Now, the makers have shared the first look of the actor as Chandu from the film.
Film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the news on his official Twitter handle and wrote,"KARTIK AARYAN - KABIR KHAN - SAJID NADIADWALA: ‘CHANDU CHAMPION’ FIRST LOOK OUT NOW… #FirstLook of #KartikAaryan as #Chandu from #ChanduChampion… Based on the real-life story of a sportsman and his spirit of never giving up. Directed by #KabirKhan and produced by #SajidNadiadwala… 14 June 2024 #Eid2024 release."
In the poster, Kartik looks quite intense as he looks straight into the camera. Kartik is seen in a suit and he sports a clean shaven and a neat hair look.
Chandu Champion is rumored to be the biopic of Murlikant Petkar, India' first Paralympic gold medalist. He won a gold medal in the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Germany and was also honoured with a Padma Shri in 2018.
Kartik Aaryan also shared the first look of himself as Chandu on his official Instagram handle and wrote," When INDIA is written on your chest, it’s a DIFFERENT feeling 🇮🇳 Proud to be playing a Real Hero 🙏🏻 A Man Who Refuses To Give Up #ChanduChampion #FirstLook End of Schedule 1 #London
@kabirkhankk #SajidNadiadwala @wardakhannadiadwala @nadiadwalagrandson."
Kartik's post also announced that the film's first schedule wrapped up in London.
Kabir Khan has previously directed blockbuster films like 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan', 'Tiger Zinda Hai', among others.
'Chandu Champion' will mark the first collaboration between Kartik and Kabir.
Meanwhile, Kartik Aaryan's last release 'Satyaprem Ki Katha' was a hit at the box office. In the film, Kartik reunited with Kiara Advani after 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa'.
'Chandu Champion' will release on Eid 2024.