Kartik Aaryan meets Johnny Depp: Rooh Baba-Jack Sparrow crossover sends internet into frenzy

Kartik Aaryan’s eccentric charm as ‘Rooh Baba’ has become a defining highlight of the Bhool Bhulaiyaa franchise. His return in the 2024 sequel propelled the film past the ₹200-crore mark, reinforcing the character as a crowd favourite.

On the global stage, Johnny Depp’s iconic Captain Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean continues to remain a cinematic legend- his swagger, wit and rebellious streak regularly topping fan polls and inspiring countless pop-culture tributes.

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An Unexpected Face-Off: Koki Meets the Pirate King

In a moment no one saw coming, Kartik Aaryan recently met Johnny Depp—and he made sure to immortalise the encounter on his phone. The two are seen posing against what appears to be a restaurant backdrop, instantly igniting fan excitement.

Johnny is captured with his hands around Koki, while the Naagzilla actor frames the shot.

Sharing the picture online, Kartik captioned it, "Pirates of the Red Sea..JackSparrow x RoohBaba." (sic)

Pirates of the Red Sea 🏴‍☠️ ⛴️
JackSparrow x RoohBaba 🤙🏻🤙🏻 pic.twitter.com/VIbFzo1sE0

— Kartik Aaryan (@TheAaryanKartik) December 9, 2025

Fans Lose Control: “Collab We Didn’t Knew We Needed”

The post went viral within moments, drawing thousands of likes and an avalanche of comments.

One user gushed, "When two legends team up, waves are guaranteed. This crew looks ready to hijack the spotlight. Can’t wait for this pirate universe to sail." (sic) 

Another echoed the excitement, writing, "Collab we didn't knew we needed." (sic)

A third admirer added, "Amazing picture of India Super star and every girl favorite Actor my also only KARTIK AARYAN G," (sic)

Yet, not everyone was convinced- some users claimed the picture looked AI-generated, sparking a parallel debate.

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Kartik Aaryan’s Busy Slate Ahead

On the professional front, Kartik was last seen in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. His next release, Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, pairs him with Ananya Panday. He has also begun work on Naagzilla. While the makers have not confirmed the female lead, reports suggest that Laapataa Ladies star Pratibha Ranta may have been finalised.

Beyond these, Koki has several other projects lined up, keeping his calendar packed.