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Time of India
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anurag Basu Shuts Down Rumours: Kartik Aaryan Film Not Delayed Due to 'Saiyaara'?
Director Anurag Basu has dismissed reports that his upcoming musical-romance starring Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela has been delayed due to comparisons with 'Saiyaara'. The film rumored as a spiritual 'Aashiqui' sequel was pushed to 2026, originally aiming for a Diwali release. While industry gossip suggested the team wanted to tweak the narrative after 'Saiyaara' success, Basu insists the delay stems from Kartik's packed schedule and coordination with production timelines. Basu is now preparing to shoot soon, with hopes of wrapping up early next year.
News18
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Did Saiyaara Cause Delay In Kartik Aaryan, Sreeleela's Aashiqui 3? Anurag Basu REACTS
Last Updated: 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. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Pink Villa
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Kartik Aaryan's untitled film delayed due to Saiyaara's massive success? Anurag Basu reacts
All eyes are on Kartik Aaryan and Anurag Basu' s upcoming film ever since the duo started shooting for it. The film, which also stars Sreeleela as the leading lady, was initially slated for a Diwali release. However, the latest buzz is that the film will not be released until 2026, reportedly due to Saiyaara's massive box office success. The filmmaker has now broken silence on the same and revealed the real reason behind the delay. Is Kartik Aaryan-Sreeleela's film delayed? Anurag Basu, while talking to India Today, did not confirm the reports about the film's delay. But he indirectly hinted at it by giving several reasons for it. Earlier, it was claimed that certain themes and elements in the Kartik Aaryan starrer were similar to those of Aneet Padda and Ahaan Panday's Saiyaara. Both stories centered on rising music stars and their romantic relationships. As the audience is gushing over the recently released Mohit Suri directorial, reports suggested that Basu and his team wanted to avoid any direct comparison with the already released movie. Because of this, some portions had to be rewritten; hence, they decided to push the release date. But the Jagga Jasoos director revealed the real reason behind the delay. Anurag Basu claimed that Kartik Aaryan was busy with Karan Johar's Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri, while he was occupied with the release of Metro In Dinon. "We'll soon move on to our next schedule and aim to wrap the film soon," he added. Is there similarity in Saiyaara's storyline with Kartik Aaryan's film? Anurag also revealed that he has been aware of Mohit Suri's script for a long time, and the story was no surprise to him. "Given that both films feature performers as central characters, we knew comparisons would be drawn. But the two films are completely different from each other," he concluded. Just a couple of days ago, Pinkvilla had exclusively reported that the makers of Son of Sardaar 2 also have decided to push their release date by a week. The reason was purely business-based, to ensure that both films flourish and rule the box office. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more such updates.
India Today
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Kartik Aaryan's film delayed due to Saiyaara? Anurag Basu breaks silence
'Aashiqui' sequel or not, anticipation is high around Anurag Basu and Kartik Aaryan coming together for a romantic film. Basu, fresh off the success of 'Metro... In Dino', will present Kartik in a never-seen-before avatar in a musical drama, alongside South sensation Sreeleela. The yet-to-be-titled film was initially slated for a Diwali release; however, it will now hit theatres only in 2026. As fans speculated the reason behind the delay, many in the industry believed that the success of Mohit Suri's Saiyaara prompted the makers to push the industry source shared that certain themes and elements in Kartik Aaryan's film are similar to 'Saiyaara', with both stories revolving around rising music stars and their star-crossed love stories. With audiences continuing to lap up the music and performances from 'Saiyaara', the team behind the new film reportedly wanted to avoid any direct comparisons. As a result, certain portions were reportedly rewritten, and the team was planning to reshoot speaking exclusively to India Today, director Anurag Basu denied these claims. He revealed that he had been aware of Mohit Suri's script for a long time, and the story was no surprise to him. "Given that both films feature performers as central characters, we knew comparisons would be drawn. But the two films are completely different from each other," Basu said. 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 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 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 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
Pink Villa
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Box Office: Metro In Dino is inching towards the Rs 50 crore mark, Biz gets impacted by Saiyaara in 3rd weekend
Metro…In Dino, directed by Anurag Basu, is heading towards the half-century mark at the Indian box office. The movie remained consistent at the box office, but Saiyaara turned out to be a major roadblock in its third weekend. Metro…In Dino clocks Rs 2 crore on 3rd Sunday, approaches Rs 50 crore mark Bankrolled by T-Series Films, the Anurag Basu movie clocked over Rs 25.45 crore in its first week, followed by Rs 16.25 crore in its second week. The movie entered its third week by netting over Rs 1 crore on Friday. It further showed some legs and collected Rs 1.70 crore on Saturday, followed by Rs 2 crore on Sunday. The total cume of Metro…In Dino reached Rs 46.40 crore net at the Indian box office by the end of its third weekend. It is now approaching its end around Rs 50 crore net mark in India, emerging a successful venture. Starring an ensemble cast including Aditya Roy Kapur, Ali Fazal, Sara Ali Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Pankaj Tripathi, Konkona, Anupam Kher, Neenah Gupta, the romantic drama got a major dent by the arrival of Mohit Suri's Saiyaara this weekend. Day/Week-wise box office collections of Dino are: Dino plays in theaters is playing in theaters now. You can book your tickets for the movie from the box office or from online ticketing applications. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates. Disclaimer: The box office figures are compiled from various sources and our research. The figures can be approximate, and Pinkvilla does not make any claims about the authenticity of the data. However, they are adequately indicative of the box-office performance of the films in question.
