Kartik Aaryan sent fans into a frenzy after sharing a surprising and now-viral selfie with Hollywood Superstar Johnny Depp. The unexpected moment took place at the Red Sea Film Festival 2025, which kicked off in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on December 4 and will conclude on December 13. The picture instantly became one of the most talked-about highlights from the international event, with fans from both Bollywood and Hollywood celebrating the crossover.
In the now-iconic selfie, Kartik is seen flashing his trademark cheerful grin, while Johnny Depp effortlessly maintains his cool aura with his signature beanie, dark sunglasses, and a cigar in hand. Their relaxed and charming pose reflects the festival’s spirited and global atmosphere, bringing together artists from different parts of the world. The image captures the essence of cross-industry camaraderie that the festival is known to encourage.
Sharing the photo on social media, Kartik captioned it, "Pirates of the Red Sea JackSparrow x RoohBaba, @johnnydepp." The witty caption references Depp’s legendary portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean, juxtaposed with Kartik’s popular character Rooh Baba from Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and its upcoming sequel. The playful caption further fueled excitement among fans, who flooded the comments with admiration and surprise.
Also Read: Rekha to Grace Red Sea Film Festival for ‘Umrao Jaan’ Screening After 45 Years
Celebrities were quick to join the buzz. Choreographer Remo D’Souza reacted with a stream of red hearts, while singer-actress Sophie Choudry added celebratory emojis expressing excitement. Actor Kunal Bakshi summed up the internet’s reaction with a simple yet enthusiastic, “Wowww.” The image continues to gain traction online, solidifying itself as one of the festival’s standout viral moments.
On the professional front, Kartik Aaryan has an eventful lineup ahead. He will soon be seen in the romantic comedy Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, directed by Sameer Vidwans and co-starring Ananya Panday, Neena Gupta, Jackie Shroff, and Tiku Talsania. The film is scheduled for a Christmas Day release on December 25. The actor is also set to star in Naagzilla, a fantasy drama where he plays a shape-shifting naag named Preyamvadeshwar Pyare Chand, in a project backed by Dharma Productions and Mahaveer Jain Films.
Additionally, Kartik is headlining Aashiqui 3, directed by Anurag Basu, marking the Bollywood debut of rising Telugu star Sreeleela. With multiple high-profile films in the pipeline and global attention following his viral moment with Johnny Depp, Kartik’s popularity continues to soar, making him one of Bollywood’s most talked-about stars of 2025.
Also Read: Rekha to Grace Red Sea Film Festival for ‘Umrao Jaan’ Screening After 45 Years