Kartik Aaryan to resume Anurag Basu’s romance drama post-Ganpati, April 2026 release locked

Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela’s untitled romance directed by Anurag Basu is nearing completion, with its release now shifted to April 2026 after multiple schedules and festive delays.

Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela

Summary:

• Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela’s untitled Anurag Basu romance drama is in its final shooting phase, with the last schedule set in Mumbai after Ganesh Chaturthi.

• Originally slated for Diwali 2025, the film’s release has been postponed to April 2026.

• The project marks Aaryan and Sreeleela’s first on-screen pairing, targeting a holiday-season release for wider appeal.

Kartik Aaryan has had a jam-packed calendar of film shoots in 2025. The actor is gearing up to move on to resume his project—Anurag Basu's romance drama starring Sreeleela—following the completion of a schedule of Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri with Ananya Panday.

Ganesh Chaturthi to mark final Mumbai schedule

After the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, the film's unit is anticipated to start its last leg in Mumbai. An industry insider informed Mid Day that they have already shot the majority of the film. The crew will go on a 45-day marathon pace to finish the film after this month's Ganpati celebrations.

Multiple schedules in different locales have already been scheduled for the production, which signifies Basu's comeback to the romance genre. The makers' original target was Diwali 2025, but they've already moved the release date up. Basu confirmed the film's postponement until 2026 in a July interview with the tabloid.

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New release timeline set for April 2026

According to a recent report, they have set the film's new release date for April in the summer of 2026. A member of the production team stated that it will be a straight shoot with no breaks until Diwali, after which they will head into post-production. The goal of April 2026 appears to be within reach at this time.

The next film will feature Aaryan and Sreeleela together on screen for the first time. After wrapping up most of the filming, the upcoming Mumbai schedule should conclude the remaining story arc and songs. The production crew reportedly planned the shooting schedule to ensure a smooth start to post-production by the year's end.

Strategic release

The film will now be released around the holiday season, which has traditionally been a favourable period for romantic comedies with a strong focus on family. Aaryan is now juggling many shoots, and 2025 is shaping up to be one of his busiest years in the industry. This much-awaited untitled film is only one of those projects.

If everything goes as planned, the untitled romantic drama will be released in theatres in April 2026.

FAQs:

When will Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela’s romantic drama release?

Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela’s yet-untitled romantic drama directed by Anurag Basu is scheduled for a theatrical release in April 2026.

Who is starring opposite Kartik Aaryan in Anurag Basu’s romantic drama?

South star Sreeleela will be seen opposite Kartik Aaryan in Anurag Basu’s yet-untitled romantic drama.

Is the title of Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela’s film announced?

No, the title of the Anurag Basu directorial has not yet been revealed.

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