Kartik Aaryan’s long-awaited Captain India has officially locked its theatrical release date. The aviation-themed drama, which marks the actor’s first collaboration with filmmaker Shimit Amin, is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on August 13, 2027, strategically timed for the Independence Day weekend.Presented by T-Series and Baweja Studios in association with Midnight Chai Films Ltd., Captain India has been one of the more closely followed projects in Kartik Aaryan’s upcoming slate. The film had originally been announced in 2021, but there were multiple ups and downs the film underwent.The project carries added interest because it marks the return of director Shimit Amin after a 17-year gap from feature filmmaking. Amin’s filmography may be compact, but it has earned a loyal following over the years. He made his directorial debut with the gritty crime drama Ab Tak Chhappan (2004), followed it up with the widely loved sports drama Chak De! India (2007), and later directed Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year (2009), which went on to gain a strong cult following over time.#BreakingNews… KARTIK AARYAN – SHIMIT AMIN FILM 'CAPTAIN INDIA' LOCKS RELEASE DATE… #CaptainIndia – which marks the first collaboration of #KartikAaryan and director #ShimitAmin – will release on 13 August 2027 [#IndependenceDay, weekend].#CaptainIndia is presented by… pic.twitter.com/iKdvs9P3n4 — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) April 23, 2026According to industry reports, Captain India has compl