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Kartik Aaryan’s Playful Birthday Video With Ananya Panday Fuels Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4 Buzz

A monochrome BTS clip from a song shoot for their Dharma film set off unconfirmed chatter about Ananya as 'Manjulika' with no official casting announcement.

Overview

  • Kartik Aaryan posted a behind-the-scenes birthday video on October 30 featuring banter with Ananya Panday, calling her a “selfless co-actor” and joking about making her disappear.
  • In the clip, Ananya jokingly says she is in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4 as 'Manjulika,' a playful remark that triggered viral fan speculation without studio confirmation.
  • The video was shot during work on their upcoming collaboration Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, directed by Shashank Khaitan and produced by Dharma Productions.
  • News18 reports, citing unspecified sources, that a trailer for the Dharma film is expected around November 22, which is Kartik Aaryan’s birthday.
  • Mid-day reports the film’s theatrical release has shifted from February 2026 to December 31, 2025, though the date has not been formally announced by the producers.