The film is based on the true events.
Kartik Aaryan’s much-anticipated action drama Captain India is set to begin production in London on September 1st, 2026.
The shoot is scheduled to continue through to the end of October, marking the film’s entry into its most significant production phase.
Captain India is directed by Shimit Amin, the acclaimed filmmaker best known for helming the beloved sports drama Chak De India.
The film is based on the true events of India’s evacuation mission from a war-torn country and is being mounted on a large and ambitious canvas.
It is written by Nash Vazifdar, Sanchit Gupta and Priyadarshee Shrivastava and produced by Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series and Baweja Studio.
Dopamine Studios is also associated with the production, with S B Films handling the overall production responsibilities for the project.
The film is positioned around a narrative deeply linked to the spirit, pride and emotions of the nation on a grand cinematic scale.
Captain India is lined up for a theatrical release on August 13, 2027, over what will be the Independence Day weekend.
The announcement around the film’s London shoot comes shortly after Kartik Aaryan shared his first social media update following a knee surgery.
The 36-year-old actor was injured on August 18, 2026, while shooting an intense action sequence for Kabir Khan’s untitled sports drama.
He was immediately admitted to Fortis Raheja Hospital in Mahim after the injury occurred during the final two days of the film’s shoot.
The actor underwent knee surgery at the Mumbai hospital and is currently recovering at home under medical supervision.
Reports had initially suggested that the injury could force a postponement.
However, Kabir Khan himself dismissed the speculation, indicating that production plans for the film remained firmly on track.
The untitled sports drama marks Aaryan and Khan’s second collaboration following their celebrated work together on Chandu Champion.
The film is inspired by a real-life sporting story and sees Aaryan playing a kickboxing coach who mentors a young girl from Kashmir.
The project is reportedly inspired by the journey of Tajamul Islam, the Kashmiri kickboxing champion who gained international recognition.
The film also marks a significant professional milestone for Aaryan as he makes his debut as a producer under his own banner.
His dual role as both lead actor and producer on the project reflects a growing ambition to shape his career from behind the camera.
Bhushan Kumar and T-Series’ involvement in Captain India continues their association with content-driven films that also carry scale and national significance.
Shimit Amin’s return to direction after a gap is one of the more exciting creative developments surrounding the project.
