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After Knee Surgery, Kartik Aaryan Ready for Captain India Action

Knee surgery couldn't slow down Kartik Aaryan's Captain India comeback this September.

Kartik Aaryan in promotional photograph
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Kartik Aaryan is making his grand comeback, and we’re here for the recovery arc. The actor recently went under the knife for knee surgery, but if there’s one thing the Bollywood grind doesn’t allow, it’s downtime. As per reports doing the rounds in Indian media, production on his upcoming film Captain India will roll in September, meaning the injury is already becoming yesterday’s news.

Captain India, helmed by director Shimit Amin, has been circling in Kartik’s orbit for a bit, and it looks like the project is finally getting its moment. The actor’s built a reputation for pulling off everything from romantic comedy to full-throttle action. Think the Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety charm meets the Chandu Champion intensity. This kind of film seems tailor-made for the comeback narrative.

Healing fast, moving faster. That’s the Kartik Aaryan way, apparently. Here’s hoping the September schedule sticks.

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