While it was previously set for August 14, 2026, the VFX-heavy fantasy comedy is now targeting a romantic window for its debut.
The New Release Date
The shift moves the film from a patriotic summer slot to a romantic winter one:
New Release Date: Friday, February 12, 2027.
The Slot: Valentine's Day Weekend.
The Reason: Directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba (Fukrey), the film is a high-budget project requiring extensive post-production and visual effects. The move ensures the VFX team has ample time to perfect the "shape-shifting" sequences.
Avoiding the August Clash
The postponement also clears up a crowded August 2026 box office. By moving to 2027, Naagzilla avoids a direct head-to-head clash with:
Lahore 1947: The Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta starrer (produced by Aamir Khan), which is currently holding the August 13, 2026 slot.
The Independence Day Wave: The shift allows Naagzilla to dominate the February 2027 window as a solo big-ticket release.
'Naagzilla' Project Snapshot
Feature Details Director Mrighdeep Singh Lamba Lead Cast Kartik Aaryan, Preity Mukhundhan (Debut), Ravi Kishan Genre Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure Producer Karan Johar (Dharma), Mahaveer Jain, Adar Poonawalla New Date February 12, 2027
"Hera Pheri Meets Fukrey"
Director Mrighdeep Singh Lamba recently teased the tone of the film at a Prime Video event, describing it as "Hera Pheri meets Fukrey in an icchadhaari world." * The Character: Kartik Aaryan plays Preyamvadeshwar Pyare Chand, a shape-shifting serpent who finds himself in a series of chaotic, modern-day misadventures.
Production Status: Principal photography officially wrapped on March 16, 2026, in Mumbai. The film has now entered a lengthy 10-month post-production cycle.
SantaBanta Verdict:
Kartik Aaryan has had a rocky 2025-26 with the underwhelming performance of Tu Meri Main Tera, so the decision to polish Naagzilla to perfection is a smart strategic move. While fans might be disappointed by the 6-month delay, a Valentine's Day release for a "Fantasy Romance-Comedy" might actually be the perfect "Sss-sweet" spot for this quirky project.
