‘Chandu Champion’: Kartik Aaryan to Face Boxing Champ Sena Agbeko in Kabir Khan’s Next
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 21 (ANI): Actor Kartik Aaryan is currently engrossed in the shooting of director Kabir Khan’s upcoming film ‘Chandu Champion.’
In the movie, the ‘Freddy’ actor will engage in a face-off with the boxing World Champion Sena Agbeko.
Taking to Instagram, Kartik shared the update on Saturday, posting a picture with Agbeko in which the duo is sharing a laugh. The ‘Shehzada’ actor captioned the post, “Gonna fight this Happy Beast tomorrow @assassi_nation. I hope he doesn’t unleash his anger from the World Championship fight on me. #ChanduChampion.”
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Sena Agbeko responded to Kartik’s post, saying, “Happy beast is a nice way to put it. I know you can hold your own.”
Directed by Kabir Khan, ‘Chandu Champion’ is inspired by the extraordinary real-life story of a sportsman and his unwavering spirit. Kartik will portray the character of Chandu.
‘Chandu Champion’ marks Kartik’s first collaboration with director Kabir Khan.
The film will hit theaters on June 14.
Recently, on his birthday, Kartik also announced his new project with Karan Johar.
The untitled film will feature Kartik Aaryan in the lead, directed by Sandeep Modi. It will release on August 15, 2025. Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and Ektaa Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms Ltd are producing the film.
Taking to Instagram, Kartik wrote, “An unforgettable chapter of our glorious Indian history, full of valor and sacrifice, is now going to be part of my life—a subject close to my heart. Super proud and excited to embark on a new journey with the extremely talented @sandeep_modi and the powerhouse #karanjohar and @EktaaRKapoor.”
In addition to that, Kartik will also feature in director Hansal Mehta’s upcoming film ‘Captain India’. His next works are with director Anurag Basu’s next ‘Aashiqui 3,’ and the horror comedy film ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’. (ANI)