Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela’s romantic musical postponed; Anurag Basu’s directorial to hit theatres in April 2027
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Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela are all set to share screen space for the first time in Anurag Basu ’s next movie. The romantic musical, which is yet to be titled, has been postponed to 2027. The movie was supposed to be rolled out in 2025, but speculation suggested it would hit cinemas in 2026. But, now the makers have officially revealed the musical will arrive in theatres on April 30, 2027.
Adding to this, Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela’s untitled musical was initially planned for a 2025 rollout, pushed to 2026 and is now set to hit theatres in 2027. Makes announce new rollout date Sharing a photo of Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela, T-Series wrote in the caption, " A new story which will stay in your heart is ready to unfold on the big screen. ❤️ Starring #KartikAaryan & #Sreeleela. ‘Untitled’ movie helmed by #AnuragBasu. Produced by #BhushanKumar. In cinemas on 30th April 2027. #TSeries."
Meanwhile, The actors are seen in a quiet, romantic field setting. Seated close to each other amid what appears to be a tea plantation, the two are surrounded by greenery, with a lone tree and a misty sky adding to the scenic backdrop.
Notably, Kartik, dressed in a red, pink and white striped sweater with light blue jeans, looks at Sreeleela with affection. The star, who sports a full beard and wavy hair, is seated beside her, who wears a light pink dress and has her hair tied back in a ponytail.
As per the latest buzz, One of the biggest talking points about the movie is its lead pair. While Kartik has built a strong presence in Hindi cinema, Sreeleela is set to debut as a leading lady in a Hindi movie with this project.
In further updates, Last February, Kartik posted on Instagram to share a glimpse of Anurag's soon-to-release musical and announce the movie's previous rollout date. In the video, Kartik was seen in a new avatar, with rugged hair and a heavy beard, singing ‘Tu Meri Zindagi Hai’ to a large audience while playing the guitar. The video also offered a glimpse of the fiery romance between him and Sreeleela, as they were seen riding a bike, hugging each other, and sharing cosy moments near a bonfire.
On top of that, The movie is also a significant milestone for Sreeleela as she steps into a leading role in Hindi cinema. The star has spoken about her experience of working with Basu and the impression he has made on her. Calling the filmmaker “unreal”, she spoke about how much the project means to her and lauded his ability to bring out natural performances. She also described his filmmaking process as “deeply layered”, explaining that there is often more to his storytelling than what audiences see on the surface.
Kartik Aaryan was last seen alongside Ananya Panday in the romantic comedy Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri. He also has Kabir Khan's Captain India, which he is currently shooting. The star has Naagzilla lined up as well, which is set for a 2027 rollout.
Source: Hindustan Times