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Aashiqui 3 Delayed to Valentine’s Day 2026

Scheduling conflicts for Kartik Aaryan and director Anurag Basu have stalled filming, prompting a mid-February 2026 premiere.

Kartik Aaryan, Sreeleela's Romantic Film Misses Diwali 2025 Deadline, Eyes Valentine's Day 2026 Release: Report

Overview

  • Industry insiders have tentatively locked a Valentine’s Day 2026 release, abandoning the original Diwali 2025 target.
  • Only 40% of principal photography has been completed since March, with the next shooting schedule now slated to begin after August.
  • Kartik Aaryan is occupied with Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri while Basu oversees post-production on Metro… In Dino.
  • The project marks Sreeleela’s Bollywood debut and reunites Anurag Basu with composer Pritam for the soundtrack.
  • Early footage reveals Kartik Aaryan in two distinct long-haired and bearded looks and the first teaser premiered in February.