Hours after it was reported that Karan Johar-backed Dharma Collab Artists Agency (DCAA) has ended its association with Kartik Aaryan, a new report has now claimed that the rumours aren’t true. India Today,
which previously published a report claiming KJo’s management agency and Kartik have mutually parted ways, has now published a new report saying it is not the case.
As per the new report, Kartik continues to be a member of DCAA despite the failure of his recent movie, Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri. The movie, released in December 2025, also starred Ananya Panday in the lead but earned around Rs 50 crore at the box office in India. The report also stated that Kartik’s upcoming projects with Dharma Productions remain unaffected for now.
Kartik Aaryan’s Association With DCAA
Kartik Aaryan joined DCAA in November last year, marking what many saw as a significant move in his career. The artist management agency represents a roster of high-profile names, including Jahnvi Kapoor, Ananya Panday, Lakshya Lalwani, Sonam Bajwa, Aditya Roy Kapur, Ibrahim Ali Khan, Rohit Saraf and Harshvardhan Rane, among others.
Given the high-profile nature of the association, reports of the split have come as a surprise to many within the industry. However, insiders suggest that such changes behind the scenes are not uncommon, especially when strategic alignments fail to meet expectations. Neither DCAA nor Kartik has addressed the speculation publicly so far.
Kartik Aaryan’s Upcoming Movie – Naagzilla
Despite the reported agency split, Kartik remains busy on the professional front. He is currently gearing up for Naagzilla, a creature comedy announced last year by Karan Johar. Kartik Aaryan will be playing the role of Preyamvadeshwar Pyare Chand, an Ichadaari Naag in Naagzilla. Reportedly, Ravi Kishan has also joined the Kartik Aaryan starrer and will be playing the antagonist in the movie. However, there is no official announcement regarding this as of now. The film will hit theatres on August 14, 2026.
