Mumbai, Feb 15: The makers of ‘Aashiqui 3’ have unveiled the first look of Kartik Aaryan in the film leaning fans excited.
In the first look of the film, Kartik sported a huge beard and was seen playing guitar in a huge concert, similar to the opening scene of its predecessor, 'Aashiqui 2'. The couple was also seen romancing in the mountains and riding bikes.
A slowed version of the song, "Tu hi zindagi hai, tu hi Aashiqui hai" which was sung by Vishal Mishra, was also being played in the background of the video.
Music label ‘T-Series’ released the video on their Youtube channel.
The romantic drama, which also stars South actress Sreeleela opposite Aaryan, is directed by Anurag Basu. Sreeleela’s appearance in the first look video has put to rest the rumors that Tripti Dimri would be the female lead of the film. The movie is all set to release during Diwali 2025.
The original film - 'Aashiqui’ was helmed by Mahesh Bhatt and was released in 1990 by T-Series and Vishesh Films. The lead actors Rahul Roy and Anu Aggarwal became overnight sensations with their roles in the film.
The franchise was revived in 2013 with 'Aashiqui 2', directed by Mohit Suri and starring Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur, which was also a box office success.
'Aashiqui 3' marks the first-ever on-screen collaboration of Anurag and Kartik.
