
Kartik Aaryan makes a strategic move — bids adieu to Collective Artists Network, joins Dharma Cornerstone Agency
Kartik Aaryan has made a pivotal industry move — he’s officially parted ways with his long-time management team, Collective Artists Network (CAN), and has inked a new contract with the power-players Dharma Cornerstone Agency (DCA), founded by Karan Johar and Rajeev Masand, according to a report by Exchange4Media. This shift comes at a key moment, signalling a fresh beginning as the actor gears up for an ambitious 2026 slate.
### Kartik Aaryan Makes a Strategic Move: Bids Adieu to CAN, Joins DCA
The transition follows the much-publicised fallout at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa last year. At the time, Kartik’s promotional session for his film was abruptly cancelled after his former team’s reported demands—including 10 extra tickets, two luxury suites, and additional five-star accommodations—clashed with festival organisers. This incident sparked widespread industry chatter about the role of management in shaping star reputations.
Now, by aligning with DCA—an agency boasting over 200 talents across film, music, and digital—Kartik is making a strategic upgrade. DCA’s impressive roster includes Bollywood heavyweights such as Janhvi Kapoor, Tiger Shroff, Sara Ali Khan, Ananya Panday, and many more. Beyond films, the agency also represents music artistes and digital creators, making it a versatile powerhouse in the entertainment industry.
### What This Partnership Means for Kartik Aaryan
For Kartik, this new alliance means fresh access to premium brand deals, multi-platform ventures, and an enhanced image engine. Interestingly, the move also signals a reconciliation with the “Dharma circle.” While earlier rumours hinted at friction between Aaryan and Karan Johar—evidenced by the actor missing out on a major Johar-backed casting—this new partnership suggests a fresh chapter and potentially a reset of alliances.
### Looking Ahead: Kartik’s 2026 Line-Up
Kartik’s forthcoming projects for 2026 already look promising and punchy. His slate includes:
– **Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri** with Ananya Panday
– **Naagzilla**, a supernatural thriller set to release on August 14, 2026
– A much-anticipated romantic film directed by Anurag Basu, also starring Sreeleela
With DCA’s extensive support and machinery behind him, Kartik is now poised not just for box-office success but also for significant image elevation, endorsement deals, expansion of his digital footprint, and potentially a move into the league of A-list superstars.
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