Kartik Aaryan's film delayed due to Saiyaara? Anurag Basu breaks silence
The filmmaker, though, did confirm the delay in the film's release, but attributed it to other reasons. 'Kartik was busy with Karan Johar's film ('Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri'), and I was also occupied with Metro's release. We'll soon move on to our next schedule and aim to wrap the film soon,' Anurag Basu added.While not much has been revealed about the Kartik Aaryan–Anurag Basu film, it is said to be a spiritual sequel to the 'Aashiqui' franchise. Due to the ongoing legal battle with Vishesh Films, T-Series may not have secured rights to the Aashiqui title yet. However, audiences will hear the franchise's iconic title track in the new film, albeit in a revamped version. The chemistry between Kartik and Sreeleela is also being touted as a major highlight. The team is reportedly pumped up about delivering a romance that will be remembered for years to come. As of now, they are looking at an early 2026 release.Interestingly, Saiyaara was also initially developed by Mohit Suri as a part of the 'Aashiqui' lineage; however, that could not be materialised. Given this shared connection, it's only natural that some thematic similarities will exist.While Anurag Basu has dismissed suggestions that his film's delay is a 'Saiyaara' casualty, industry sources maintain that Son of Sardaar 2 was indeed impacted. The Ajay Devgn-starrer was originally set to release on July 25, but the team announced on Saturday that it has been pushed by a week, to August 1. While no official reason was cited, sources confirm that, given Saiyaara's box-office rampage, the makers did not want to disturb its momentum or get steamrolled by it. The move is intended to give Son of Sardaar 2 a clearer window for release and a better chance at performing in cinemas.- EndsYou May Also Like
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