Kartik Aaryan and rising South star Sreeleela, who are currently shooting for Anurag Basu’s upcoming romantic drama, found themselves at the center of a viral moment during the film’s Darjeeling schedule. A video circulating online shows the duo moving through a packed crowd when Sreeleela is suddenly grabbed by a man, leaving her visibly shaken while Kartik walks ahead, initially unaware.
The Incident
In the now-viral clip, Kartik and Sreeleela are being escorted through a bustling crowd—likely fans or onlookers during a public shoot—when Sreeleela is unexpectedly pulled. The actress instinctively raises her arm to protect herself, looking disturbed. Kartik, a few steps ahead, only turns around after a moment to realize she is not beside him.
While the authenticity of the moment sparked debate—some wondering if it was part of a scene being filmed—most viewers were quick to condemn the incident as real and deeply troubling.
Social Media Reactions
The moment has sparked an emotional response across platforms:
- “Punish those who pulled Sreeleela.”
- “This is pathetic behaviour by the crowd, poor Sreeleela is completely in shock.”
- “Is bheed me Kartik Aaryan ko khud suraksha ki jarurat hai.” (Even Kartik Aaryan needs protection in this kind of crowd)
Fans have also urged the production team and local authorities to step up crowd control and security, especially when shooting in public locations.
Kartik & Sreeleela’s Project and Chemistry
This yet-to-be-titled romantic musical is being shot across Gangtok, Darjeeling, and Siliguri, and is produced by Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series. While it was earlier speculated to be Aashiqui 3, the film’s current form appears to be a fresh love story penned by Basu.
Kartik and Sreeleela’s on-screen chemistry has already been generating buzz, and their off-screen camaraderie—including Kartik’s March 28 Instagram post captioned “Tu Meri Zindagi Hai”—has only added fuel to rumours about a real-life romance blossoming on set.
Meeting the Sikkim CM
Adding a political-cultural angle to the film’s schedule, the cast and crew recently met with Sikkim’s Chief Minister on April 2, receiving a warm welcome and blessings for their film.
Whether the crowd incident was scripted or not, it has certainly drawn attention to celebrity safety during public shoots, and to the growing excitement surrounding this Kartik-Sreeleela collaboration. With a Diwali 2025 release window being eyed, all eyes are now on how this film shapes up—and how its stars continue to navigate both fan frenzy and professional chemistry.
