Anurag Basu Shares Update on Kartik Aaryan-Sreeleela Film, Title Announcement Coming Soon

Director Anurag Basu has offered a fresh update on his much-anticipated upcoming romantic film starring Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela, revealing that the final leg of shooting is set to resume soon and that an official announcement of the title and release date is on the way.

In an interview with News18 Showsha, Basu confirmed that nearly half of the film’s shoot has already been completed. “Half of it is done, half is remaining. The shooting will begin very soon, and the film will be completed within a month,” he said. The movie, backed by producers Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar of T-Series, is widely speculated to be the third installment in the popular Aashiqui franchise, although that has yet to be officially confirmed.

The filmmaker, known for his signature storytelling style blending emotional depth with musical narratives, hinted that the film’s title and release date will be announced shortly. “We’ll announce the title and release date soon. I’m just focused on wrapping it up well,” Basu added.

This project marks the first on-screen pairing of Kartik Aaryan and South Indian star Sreeleela, generating considerable buzz among fans of both actors. Described as a musical love story, the film is expected to feature an emotional narrative supported by a powerful soundtrack—hallmarks of Basu’s directorial style and the Aashiqui legacy, if the speculation holds true.

Meanwhile, Basu’s latest release Metro In Dino, which hit theatres earlier this year, continues to receive praise from critics and audiences alike. A spiritual sequel to his 2007 hit Life In A Metro, the film explores love, heartbreak, and connection in a modern urban setting. With a star-studded ensemble cast including Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Ali Fazal, Konkona Sen Sharma, Pankaj Tripathi, Neena Gupta, Anupam Kher, and Saswata Chatterjee, Metro In Dino showcases the interwoven stories of four couples across age groups navigating love amidst city chaos.

Produced by Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series and Anurag Basu Productions, Metro In Dino has been praised for its emotional depth and visual storytelling. India Today, in its review, wrote: “Metro In Dino lets you feel. Every frame looks straight out of an art exhibition, and every song conveys something. This is cinema at its beautiful, honest best.”

With his romantic drama with Kartik and Sreeleela nearing completion and an official title reveal on the horizon, Anurag Basu seems poised to deliver another emotionally resonant film, continuing his legacy of heartfelt storytelling in Indian cinema.

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