Filmmaker Anurag Basu has clarified that his much-awaited musical romantic drama starring Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela is still in the early stages of production, dismissing reports that most of the shooting has already been completed.
Anurag Basu clarifies status of Kartik Aaryan, Sreeleela film: “Most of shooting completed is a myth”
In a recent conversation with Variety India, Basu revealed that only a limited portion of the film has been shot so far. Addressing speculations about the progress of the project, he said, “That most of the shooting has been completed is a myth. I have not shot for more than 45 days for this film. The shooting has just started.”
The film had created a lot of buzz when its promo was released in February last year with an initial release target of December 2025. However, the schedule was later pushed back due to several factors. Current estimates suggest that the project could now hit theaters in late 2026 or early 2027.
During the same conversation, Basu also talked about his eagerness to move ahead on his long-planned biopic on Kishore Kumar after the completion of the film starring Kartik Aryan and Sreeleela.
He said, “I’m dying to jump into that film as soon as I finish the film I’m doing now and I’m moving fast with it. I want to finish it because I really want to get into Kishore as soon as possible. Kishore has been in my system for a very long time. I want to get it out right now. I’m shooting a film starring Kartik Aaryan and as soon as I finish it, I’ll join Kishore.”
The upcoming romantic drama has been widely discussed since initial speculations about it of love legacy. However, the project is moving forward as a standalone film following creative and legal complications related to the franchise.
Despite this, the film is expected to retain the nostalgic musical tone associated with classic Hindi romantic dramas. The early glimpses from the sets have suggested a more intense and grounded look for Kartik Aryan compared to his previous romantic roles, increasing the curiosity about the project.
