Kartik Aaryan Opts Out Of Shah Rukh Khan's Production Venture, Returns Rs 2 Cr Signing Amount

After being replaced in Dharma Productions Dostana 2, Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan has now walked out of Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies backed film tentatively titled 'Freddie' directed by Ajay Bahl.

It is reportedly alledged that Kartik Aaryan voluntarily walked out of Freddie citing 'creative differences' which are a direct result of his displeasure with the film's script.

Shah Rukh Khan and Kartik Aaryan / Indiatimes

According to the Komal Nahata-led entertainment website Film Information, "The main reason for Kartik being dropped from producer Shah Rukh Khan's film is the same as Dharma Productions' Dostana 2. This time too, Aaryan wanted the script changed- after having approved of it while signing the film. Luckily for Red Chillies, the film had not gone on the sets and hence there isn't a lot of investment going into the film, which would've otherwise gone down the drain. In the case of Dostana 2, Kartik had already shot for around 20 days."

There is also severe speculation that Kartik Aaryan didn't want Katrina Kaif to be romancing him because she is much older than him as well.

Kartik Aaryan and Katrina Kaif / Indiatimes

But does Kartik Aaryan's exit from two massive films: Dostana and Freddie affect his career trajectory? Only time will tell.

As of now, all looks good for the actor as he has multiple projects slated to release and even work on. At present, Kartik has Anees Bazmee's horror-comedy ¡®Bhool Bhulaiya 2¡¯ with Kiara Advani. Apart from this, he has also signed up for Rohit Dhawan's film, which is currently under pre-production. Kartik starrer ¡®Dhamaka¡¯, which is produced by Ronnie Screwwala, will have an OTT release soon. Kartik also has a gangster film produced by Anand L Rai, a Sajid Nadiadwala venture, and a Luv Ranjan film with Nushrratt Bharuccha. He is also in talks with Hansal Mehta for a film.

Kartik Aaryan / Twitter

Here's hoping Kartik Aaryan has thought well and hard before walking out of these projects.