# Parvathy Thiruvothu joins Kartik Aaryan in Captain India

2026-08-17T07:51:14+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

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Parvathy Thiruvothu has been cast in a pivotal role in the upcoming aviation thriller Captain India, starring Kartik Aaryan. According to Bollywood Hungama, the Qarib Qarib Single actress joins the film alongside Manish Chaudhary. Directed by Shimit Amin, the film is inspired by one of India's largest humanitarian rescue operations from a war-torn country. Cinema Express reports that shooting began earlier this year, with schedules in India and Morocco, and is expected to wrap up next month. The film marks Shimit Amin's return to direction after 17 years, since Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year (2009). Produced by Baweja Studios and T-Series, Captain India features Kartik Aaryan as an air force pilot leading the rescue mission. Parvathy, known for her performances in Take Off and Bangalore Days, made her Hindi debut opposite Irrfan Khan in Qarib Qarib Single. She will next appear in the Prime Video series Storm, produced by Hrithik Roshan. A release date for Captain India has not yet been announced.

## Coverage

- bollywoodhungama.com <https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/exclusive-kartik-aaryan-joined-by-qarib-qarib-single-actress-parvathy-thiruvothu-in-captain-india-shooting-begins-next-month/>
- cinemaexpress.com <https://www.cinemaexpress.com/hindi/news/2026/Aug/17/parvathy-to-join-kartik-aaryan-for-shimit-amins-captain-india-report>

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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources. Last updated 2026-08-17T19:16:17+00:00.

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