Did Saiyaara Cause Delay In Kartik Aaryan, Sreeleela's Aashiqui 3? Anurag Basu REACTS
Amid buzz that Saiyaara's success caused a delay in Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela's film with Anurag Basu, the director clarifies the film was pushed due to schedule conflicts.
Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela's next with Anurag Basu is one of the most anticipated films of the year. While it has been made clear that it is not a part of the Aashiqui franchise, expectations from the musical drama are sky-high. Now, with the Saiyaara fever growing and the movie creating wonders at the box office, there are rumours that the Anurag Basu directorial, which was slated for a Diwali release, has been pushed to early 2026 because of Saiyaara. Anurag Basu has now reacted to these reports.
However, in an exclusive chat with India Today, Anurag Basu denied that Saiyaara was a factor behind the delay and shared, 'Given that both films feature performers as lead characters, comparisons were expected. But the two stories are entirely different."
'Kartik was tied up with Karan Johar's film (Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri), and I was busy with Metro… In Dino promotions. We'll resume shooting soon and are aiming to wrap it up at the earliest," he further added.
Meanwhile, earlier this month, Basu told us that only half of the film remains, and he is all set to kick off the shoot very soon. He has already decided the time frame by which he plans to wrap the movie. 'Half of it is done, half is remaining. The shooting will begin very soon, and the film will be completed within a month. We'll announce the title and release date soon. I'm just focused on wrapping it up well," the director shared with us. While the film is yet to be officially titled, it is widely believed to be Aashiqui 3.
Earlier in February 2025, the team shared the first look of the yet-to-be-titled romantic film. The first-look video of Anurag Basu's romantic musical, shared by Kartik Aaryan, opened with a cheering crowd while the actor plays the guitar and performs on stage. He is seen singing Tu Meri Zindagi Hai, sporting a brooding lover's look with a heavy beard and rugged long hair. The video also featured a few glimpses of Sreeleela and Kartik's romantic moments, giving fans a sneak peek at the fresh pair's sizzling chemistry.
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