Kartik Aaryan is coming up with Shehzada in February. Co-starring Kriti Sanon, Paresh Rawal and Manisha Koirala in key roles, the Rohit Dhawan directorial will release in theatres. The trailer of the official Hindi remake of Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo will be launched on January 12 in Mumbai. Ahead of it, there's a new development on Shehzada. Kartik doesn't only play the lead role in the film but he also turned producer! 

A source close to Kartik revealed, "It wasn’t planned or anything. It is the early days for Kartik to turn producer. He has just started his career as an actor. But then, the unexpected happened. Shehzada encountered a financial crisis and if someone did not step in at that moment, the project would have been stalled." 

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Due to unforeseen circumstances, Kartik had to step forward to save Shehzada. A friend of Kartik told in a statement, "Kartik offered to forego his remuneration. That’s when the other producers offered to have him on board as a producer."

Kartik bankrolled the film along with veterans like Bhushan Kumar, Allu Arvind, and Aman Gill. The production companies are T-Series Films, part of their 100-film slate, Allu Entertainment and Haarika & Hassine Creations.

The filmmakers said, "It’s been quite a joyride making this film with Kartik as an actor, but now it’s become even more exciting having Kartik on board as one of the producers of the film. Like us, Kartik too believes in wide-reaching films that appeal to youngsters, families and the masses. Shehzada is meant for all of them, hence it made natural sense for him to pick this film for his debut as a producer."

Shehzada also stars Ronit Roy and Sachin Khedekar. It will release in theatres on February 10, 2023.