Kartik Aaryan's 'Tu Meri Zindagi Hai' Romantic Musical Aims for 2026 Release

As of October 9th, 2025, Kartik Aaryan's highly anticipated romantic musical film with director Anurag Basu is gearing up for a 2026 release. The project, titled 'Tu Meri Zindagi Hai', was initially conceived as the third installment in the 'Aashiqui' franchise, but has since evolved into a standalone film.

The decision to make it a standalone project came after producers Mukesh Bhatt and Bhushan Kumar parted ways. The new title, inspired by the popular 1990 song from 'Aashiqui', reflects a move to avoid direct association with the original franchise while still evoking nostalgia.

Filming for 'Tu Meri Zindagi Hai' is currently underway in Mumbai and is expected to continue through 2025, with patchwork and editing work scheduled for early 2026. This extended production timeline allows the filmmakers to fine-tune the narrative and music, ensuring the final product meets the high standards associated with director Anurag Basu's romantic style.

The production team is positioning the film as a major summer romance, targeting a May 2026 release to capture the audience during this peak season for romantic movies. Alongside Kartik Aaryan and newcomer Sreeleela, the project brings together the director and producer Bhushan Kumar, promising a classic love story for audiences to look forward to.