Following months of rumors, Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela’s eagerly anticipated romantic musical with director Anurag Basu now has an official title. The movie, which has been generating a consistent buzz since its announcement, is said to be titled Tu Meri Zindagi Hai and is likely to release in May 2026.
Surprisingly, the film was reportedly first under the banner of Aashiqui 3, the sequel to the legendary romantic franchise. Kartik Aaryan’s attachment had got fans excited, with people looking forward to watching him in a vintage, old-school love story. Post-the professional fallout between producers Mukesh Bhatt and Bhushan Kumar, plans for the movie changed. Rather than putting it on hold entirely, the producers opted to recreate the movie as an independent musical romance.
A source confirmed to Mid-Day, “The team was looking for a name that would create a sense of nostalgia, but wouldn’t involve any legal or creative hassles. Tu Meri Zindagi Hai seemed just right.” The title is said to have the same emotional lift as the Aashiqui films, yet leave Anurag Basu free to write an original script without the burden of franchise pressure.
The movie is the first pairing of Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela, and one of the most eagerly awaited on-screen pairings of recent times. Kartik has a large following in the rom-com genre with his performances in Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, Pati Patni Aur Woh, and Satyaprem Ki Katha. Sreeleela, a new talent in the Telugu film industry, is making a big debut in Bollywood with this movie.
With Anurag Basu at the steering wheel, expectations are bound to be sky-high. With visually lush and emotionally textured films like Barfi! and Ludo, Basu is bound to infuse this love story with a distinctive storytelling approach. Expect soulful music as well, an important aspect of any romantic musical, with top composers being approached to create a timelessly memorable soundtrack.
With the progression of preparations, Tu Meri Zindagi Hai is turning out to be one of the largest romantic releases this year 2026. Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela fans are waiting anxiously for more updates, including the movie’s announcement and first look. With its vintage-inspired title, top-line cast, and Anurag Basu’s direction, this film is sure to be a memorable love story on the silver screen.
