Rooh Baba x Jack Sparrow: Kartik Aaryan’s Photo With Johnny Depp Breaks The Internet
Kartik Aaryan broke the internet with a viral photo of him with Johnny Depp at the Red Sea International Film Festival.
The Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, has turned into a massive global gathering of cinema icons. And Bollywood’s very own Kartik Aaryan is making sure to make his presence felt. In a moment that has sent social media into a frenzy, the ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’ star bumped into Hollywood legend Johnny Depp, and the resulting picture is nothing short of iconic. Taking to Instagram, Kartik shared a stylish click where he is seen posing next to the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ star.
Kartik looked dapper in a suit, while Depp sported his signature rugged look with a beanie and sunglasses. Capturing the essence of the crossover perfectly, Kartik captioned the post: “Pirates of the Red Sea JackSparrow x RoohBaba”.
Check out Kartik Aaryan’s Instagram post below:
Naturally, the post went viral instantly. Fans flooded the comments section, with media outlet Pinkvilla commenting, “This Collab”. The excitement didn't stop there; netizens immediately began manifesting a project featuring the two stars. One enthusiastic fan commented, “We need a Captain Jack Sparrow and Rooh Baba in a movie.”
It wasn't just the photo with Johnny Depp that grabbed headlines. Clips circulating on Reddit show Kartik Aaryan being mobbed by enthusiastic fans at the festival, proving his popularity extends well beyond Indian borders. The event has been a star-studded affair for India, with acting legends Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Rekha also gracing the festival with their presence.
Meanwhile, Kartik Aaryan has a packed slate ahead with three very different projects lined up. Fans won't have to wait long to see him on screen. Releasing on December 25, ‘Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri’ stars Kartik alongside Ananya Panday. Directed by Sameer Vidwans (of ‘Satyaprem Ki Katha’ fame), the story revolves around two individuals whose lives get increasingly intertwined, exploring themes of destiny versus free will. The film boasts a stellar supporting cast including Jackie Shroff, Neena Gupta, and Tiku Talsania.
Kartik is also teaming up with ace director Anurag Basu for a romantic musical. While earlier reports suggested it was ‘Aashiqui 3’, recent updates clarified the working title is ‘Tu Meri Zindagi Hai’. The film marks the Hindi debut of South sensation Sreeleela. Originally set for a Diwali 2025 release, production delays have pushed the film to early 2026.
In perhaps his most experimental role yet, Kartik will step away from romance and comedy to play a shape-shifting serpent named Preyamvadeshwar Pyare Chand in ‘Naagzilla’. The film is being directed by ‘Fukrey’ fame Mrighdeep Singh Lamba and produced by Dharma Productions and Mahaveer Jain Films. This unique project is slated to hit theatres on 14 August 2026.
From rubbing shoulders with Hollywood royalty to playing a shape-shifting serpent, Kartik Aaryan is certainly keeping things interesting!
