Kartik Aaryan poses for a photograph.

Gulf Today Report

Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan is all set to star in the upcoming movie 'Freddy'.

Shashanka Ghosh directs the romantic thriller.

Kartik said: "As an actor, I crave to explore different facades of entertainment and with Freddy, I'm venturing into an uncharted territory which is both exciting and intriguing in equal measures. I look forward to dwell in the world of Freddy and bring alive this dark romantic thriller."

The 30-year-old actor embarks his first collaboration with Ekta Kapoor and Jayu and Shahshanka.

He added: "Couldn't have asked for a better team on this new journey."

Kartik Aaryan shares a mirror selfie on Instagram.

The film goes on floors on August 1 in Mumbai.

Ghosh said: "As a filmmaker, there is a lot to play with the genre, like a thriller. I am more than excited to work with an incredible team on a project as inspiring as Freddy. I am sure that the film is going to be one of the best thrilling cinematic experiences for the audience across the nation."

Ekta is thrilled to have Kartik on board.