Happy birthday Kartik Aaryan! Today, on November 22, fans across India and beyond are celebrating the birthday of the actor who began as an engineering grad and became Bollywood’s most loved hero. You love him because of his llaugh-out-loudrom-com moments or because of unexpected ,darker twists, but either way, it is pleasant to watch him explore the screen. To mark the day, here are 6 films that reveal various shades of Kartik. Grab your popcorn and a binge.
Pyaar Ka Punchnama (2011)
It was the first film of Kartik Aaryan, and this is where everybody realized his lustre and charisma. The friendship-romance narrative is easy to follow and entertaining and his known monologue became a breakthrough in his work life.
Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (2018)
One of the turning points of his acting. Kartik became the name of the house throughout the country with this movie. He is at his quintessential charming best in the friendship play, humorous and full of memorable moments. It remains amongst his most repeated films.
Luka Chuppi (2019)
Indian small town romantic comedy. It is a lighthearted movie with the chemistry between Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon, and the ease with which he played the role of the comic time. It is not heavy, relatable and ideal in case you want to give him something fun during his birthday.
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (2022)
This movie made Kartik Aaryan a huge commercial hit and took him into the horror-comedy territory. His acting was not overly humorous or thrilling. It is amusing, colourful and a good film to watch on a fun evening.
Freddy (2022)
The character of Freddy is one of the boldest of Kartik. He stars in a shady and multi-dimensional role and reveals an aspect of him that no one predicted. It is among his best performances to date due to the psychological tone the actor combines with a balance in performance.
Chandu Champion (2024)
One of the milestones in the career of Kartik Aaryan. Chandu Champion is an inspiring true story of Murlikant Petkar, the first Paralympics gold medallist in India. Kartik is transformed in this role to undergo a wonderful physical and emotional change. His diligence, training, and honesty are bright in the movie. It is strong, inspiring and a film that should not be ignored in case you wish to see the extent to which he has evolved as an actor.
Kartik Aaryan’s Work Front
Kartik Aaryan will star in Chand Mera Dil, a romantic film alongside Ananya Panday and will be released on April 2026. Naagzilla is also in his line-up. Kartik’s biggest strength is relatability. He began as the boy-next-door and has slowly expanded into more complex roles. On a birthday watchlist I like to pair one light film with one that shows his depth. So try a comedy first and then end the night with Freddy or Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 to see how far he’s come.
