Kartik Aaryan launches Dopamine Studios, turns producer for Kabir Khan film

Kartik Aaryan has launched his production banner Dopamine Studios and come on board as producer for his next collaboration with filmmaker Kabir Khan. The untitled sports drama will see him play a kickboxing coach who trains a young girl from Kashmir, with the story reportedly inspired by the life of Kashmiri champion Tajamul Islam.

This is the second project for the actor-director duo after their 2024 film Chandu Champion, based on Paralympic gold medallist Murlikant Petkar. Kartik recently won the Best Actor honour at the 72nd National Film Awards for that film. The actor has undergone kickboxing training for the new role, and production is underway in Mumbai and Kashmir.

Kartik said in a statement he felt deeply connected to the story of courage and ambition. Dopamine Studios marks his expansion into production. Further details such as the title, additional cast and release plans are expected to be announced later.