<p>Actor Kartik Aaryan has been tapped to play the lead role in director Shashanka Ghosh's romantic thriller movie <em>Freddy</em>.</p>.<p>The film will be produced by Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms and Jay Shewakramani's banner Northern Lights Films.</p>.<p>Aaryan, 30, said as an artiste he aims to explore different genres and <em>Freddy </em>provided him that opportunity.</p>.<p>“I'm venturing into an uncharted territory which is both exciting and intriguing in equal measures. I look forward to dwell in the world of 'Freddy' and bring alive this dark romantic thriller,” the actor said in a statement.</p>.<p><em>Freddy </em>marks the "Luka Chuppi" actor's first collaboration with Kapoor, Shewakramani and Ghosh.</p>.<p>Kapoor said she is excited to start the work on the film, which goes on floors here on Sunday.</p>.<p>“I’m thrilled to have Kartik on board. His choices of subject have always been unique and this one is no different. Collaborating with Jay makes it even more special."</p>.<p>Ghosh, who has previously worked with Kapoor on <em>Veere Di Wedding</em> said the team wants to give the audience a "thrilling" cinematic experience with “Freddy”.</p>.<p>“As a filmmaker, there is a lot to play with the genre, like a thriller. I am sure that the film is going to be one of the best thrilling cinematic experiences for the audience across the nation,” he said.</p>.<p>Shewakramani said he is happy to have joined hands with Kapoor and Aaryan.</p>.<p>Besides <em>Freddy</em>, Aaryan is also working in Ram Madhvani-directed action-thriller <em>Dhamaka</em>, Anees Bazmee's horror comedy <em>Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2</em> and action-drama "Captain India", to be helmed by Hansal Mehta. </p>
<p>Actor Kartik Aaryan has been tapped to play the lead role in director Shashanka Ghosh's romantic thriller movie <em>Freddy</em>.</p>.<p>The film will be produced by Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms and Jay Shewakramani's banner Northern Lights Films.</p>.<p>Aaryan, 30, said as an artiste he aims to explore different genres and <em>Freddy </em>provided him that opportunity.</p>.<p>“I'm venturing into an uncharted territory which is both exciting and intriguing in equal measures. I look forward to dwell in the world of 'Freddy' and bring alive this dark romantic thriller,” the actor said in a statement.</p>.<p><em>Freddy </em>marks the "Luka Chuppi" actor's first collaboration with Kapoor, Shewakramani and Ghosh.</p>.<p>Kapoor said she is excited to start the work on the film, which goes on floors here on Sunday.</p>.<p>“I’m thrilled to have Kartik on board. His choices of subject have always been unique and this one is no different. Collaborating with Jay makes it even more special."</p>.<p>Ghosh, who has previously worked with Kapoor on <em>Veere Di Wedding</em> said the team wants to give the audience a "thrilling" cinematic experience with “Freddy”.</p>.<p>“As a filmmaker, there is a lot to play with the genre, like a thriller. I am sure that the film is going to be one of the best thrilling cinematic experiences for the audience across the nation,” he said.</p>.<p>Shewakramani said he is happy to have joined hands with Kapoor and Aaryan.</p>.<p>Besides <em>Freddy</em>, Aaryan is also working in Ram Madhvani-directed action-thriller <em>Dhamaka</em>, Anees Bazmee's horror comedy <em>Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2</em> and action-drama "Captain India", to be helmed by Hansal Mehta. </p>