Back in 2011, amid all the superhit films that released, it was director's Luv Ranjan's Pyaar Ka Punchnama that opened gates for Bollywood star, Kartik Aaryan. 

Despite the movie getting mixed reviews for its misogynistic and women-bashing storyline, the romantic comedy earned Kartik a different fanbase. 

His viral five-minute monologue on relationships earned him a ticket straight to our hearts. Post that point, there was no going back for him.

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While he has given us some mind-blowing films, Kartik, in a recent post, took us all by surprise. 

It wasn't a movie promotion, but he finally unveiled a new brand endorsement for a well-known gaming app. 

His new look caught everyone's attention, as the actor is seen fighting goons in the promo and shooting with guns. It won't be wrong to call him an action hero as well.

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As he announced the big news, he wrote on the Instagram post, "Ab Main bhi Brawl Star. Watch me take on the Brawl Universe !! Tell me what you think?#AlagSaAction #BrawlStars #BrawlStarsIndia"

For the uninitiated, Brawl stars is an online battle and is a multiplayer game with a hero shooter. The game was developed and published in 2018 on IOS and Android by Finnish video game company Supercell. 

While Kartik is mostly known for playing romantic characters, this would be the first time he will be seen in an action-hero avatar.

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And, because Kartik often surprises his fans, by doing 'guess' posts, he took to Instagram and said 'something Badass arriving tomorrow.'

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He is seen in a new character, like never before. His fans loved the new look so much, that within no time, the boy-next-door started trending on Twitter as well.

Here's what they had to say.

You look so good as usual #KartikAaryan pic.twitter.com/pnoIPY041h

— Koki (@kartikkiduniya) June 20, 2021

Chocolate boy of Bollywood #KartikAaryan is looking amazing in action avatar in his latest teaser video.he should do a action moviepic.twitter.com/cugtl0buZw

— Nitin_Mal1k (@NitinMal1k) June 20, 2021

This face 🥺🥺
He's such a cutie pie
We love you Mr. adorable aaryan#KartikAaryan pic.twitter.com/uoOeuvQ9ju

— shrinkhala (@adorable_aaryan) June 20, 2021

No doubt Cutest thing on the internet today, Kartik Aaryan ji ka "Chal haat" wali smile 🥺#KartikAaryan pic.twitter.com/zNAnqVnIbC

— Priyagni (@kartikkimeera) June 20, 2021

Let the eyes do talking Eyes
I can see a Villian in this cute boy Money-mouth face#KartikAaryan #KartikAaryan pic.twitter.com/1eFRxM8D0h

— JAGRUTI MUKHARJEE (@JAGRUTIMUKHARJ1) June 20, 2021

Oh, yes. That face!

#KartikAaryan
When your Friend is eating momos alone
Me: pic.twitter.com/3GKkmwS6Vw

— ANKUSH (@Sarcasm_House01) June 20, 2021

Alag sa Action #KartikAaryan announces his debut in gaming world in a kickass way!! @TheAaryanKartik https://t.co/P8stzTlPYO

— KA ✶ (@coolestkartik) June 20, 2021

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Meanwhile, he was also recently in the news for being replaced in Dharma Productions, Dostana 2. He was called off from some other projects too as per reports.

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Despite all of that, Kartik still has a good lineup of movies. He will be seen in Dhamaka and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2. 

There has also been news on the grapevine that he would be seen in the remake of Ala Vaikunthapuramuloo. He posted a dance video on Instagram and performed on the upbeat song, Butta Bomma from Ala Vaikunthpuramuloo.

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