Ayushmann Khurrana’s Vampires of Vijay Nagar and Ahan Shetty’s Sanki have both opted to delay their theatrical debuts from the Valentine’s Day 2025 weekend. The decision comes as a result of production delays, forcing the films to move their release dates from February 14 next year.
Anyushmann Khurrana’s Vampires of Vijay Nagar Faces Production Delays Due To THIS Reason
Ayushmann Khurrana’s Vampires of Vijay Nagar, which marks his entry into Dinesh Vijan’s horror-comedy universe, has faced several changes since its announcement last year. These changes have caused significant delays in the production schedule. Rashmika Mandanna will now star opposite Ayushmann, replacing Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who withdrew due to health issues.
The film, directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, who recently helmed the surprise hit Munjya, is the eighth instalment in the Maddock Supernatural Universe following Stree, Roohi, Bhediya, Munjya, and the upcoming Stree 2, set for release next month.
The production of Vampires of Vijay Nagar is set to begin in November this year, making a February 2025 release unfeasible. The filmmakers are now eyeing the last quarter of 2025 for its release, with an official announcement expected after Stree 2 hits cinemas.
Before taking on the role of a vampire in this Maddock Films production, Ayushmann is expected to finish shooting for Dharma Productions’ spy comedy and Border 2.
Ahan Shetty-Pooja Hegde’s Sanki Facing Script Issues
Sajid Nadiadwala’s big-budget production Sanki, starring Ahan Shetty and Pooja Hegde, has also vacated the Valentine’s Day weekend slot. The action-packed entertainer was scheduled to start production on June 6 with an intense sequence in Mumbai.
However, the shooting was abruptly cancelled weeks in advance. Sources suggest an incomplete script caused the last-minute postponement.
The filmmakers are now waiting for the monsoon season to end to finalise new shooting timelines, likely to start in September–October 2024. Given the extensive production requirements, it is improbable that the film will be ready for a February 2025 release.
Directed by debutant duo Adnan A. Shaikh and Yasir Jah, Sanki marks Ahan Shetty’s second film after his debut with Tadap.
Aanand L Rai’s Nakhrewaalii To Release In Feb 2025
With the postponement of these two major projects, the competition for the Valentine’s Day 2025 weekend has lightened. Now scheduled for release on that weekend are Aanand L. Rai’s production, Nakhrewalli, and the much-awaited Hollywood superhero flick, Captain America: Brave New World.
Nakhrewalli, starring newcomers Ansh Duggal and Pragati Srivastava and directed by Rahul Shanklya, is a screen adaptation of Satya Vyas’ best-selling novel Dilli Darbaar. Meanwhile, Captain America: Brave New World, the 35th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the fourth in the Captain America series, promises to be a major draw for audiences.
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