Did Kartik Aaryan Just Achieve a Rare Dual Win?

Mumbai, May 18 (NationPress) Kartik Aaryan shared his thoughts on the significance of his triumphs at the Zee Cine Awards 2025, where he secured both the Critics’ Best Actor award for his performance in ‘Chandu Champion’ and the Popular Best Actor accolade for ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’.

Calling this a ‘rare and proud moment’ in his career, Kartik expressed deep appreciation for the acknowledgment from both critics and the public. On Sunday, the ‘Dhamaka’ star took to Instagram to share several snapshots of himself striking various poses with his trophies.

In his post, Aaryan wrote, “Samajh rahe ho na !! Critics aur Popular dono jeet gaya Rare moment in an actor’s life Critics Best Actor Leading Role- Chandu Champion Best Actor Popular Leading Role - Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 2024- A year to Remember #Gratitude Thank you @zeecineawards.” One of the photos features the actor beaming while gazing at his two awards.

The Zee Cine Awards 2025 dazzled in Mumbai on May 17, gathering a constellation of Bollywood’s most dazzling stars under one roof. The glamorous evening boasted stunning appearances by Tamannaah Bhatia, Rashmika Mandanna, Kriti Sanon, Rasha Thadani, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Sooraj Pancholi. The event was filled with exhilarating performances, highlighted by a thrilling dance number featuring Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday. Aaryan further energized the crowd with his solo act on the title track of ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3.’

The evening marked a pivotal moment in Kartik’s career, as he walked away with two prestigious awards. In contrast, Shraddha Kapoor clinched the Best Actress trophy for her work in ‘Stree 2.’

On the work front, the actor will soon transform into an Ichadaari Naag in the fantasy thriller ‘Naagzilla.’ On April 22, the Freddy star announced the film by revealing his first-look poster on social media with the caption, “I’ve seen many human stories, now watch a story of naags. #Naagzilla - Naag lok ka Pehla Kaand... Fun phailaane Aa raha hu main, Preyamvadeshwar Pyare Chand... Naag Panchami par aapke nazdeeki SsSsinemas mein. 4 August 2026 ko.”

“Naagzilla” will showcase Kartik Aaryan in a distinctive and unexpected role as Preyamvadeshwar Pyare Chand, a shape-shifting (ichchhadhari) naag on a fantastical journey. This unique fantasy comedy is directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba and produced by Karan Johar, Mahaveer Jain, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, and Sujit Jain.

The film is set to premiere in theaters on Nag Panchami, August 2026.