Ananya Panday, who is currently gearing up for the release of her romantic-comedy Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri opposite Kartik Aaryan, has reportedly exited the upcoming sci-fi comedy Choomantar. The actress has been juggling packed schedules across films and series. She is said to have opted out due to a major date clash with Call Me Bae 2, which has already gone on floors.

According to a Mid-Day report, team Choomantar was set to begin shooting in January 2026. However, the dates directly overlapped with Panday’s commitments to the much-anticipated second season of Call Me Bae. “The team of Choomantar is aiming for a January 2026 start. That clashes with Call Me Bae 2, which recently went on floors. So Ananya and the makers decided to part ways, with the understanding of collaborating again soon,” a source revealed.

Following her exit, the casting underwent a reshuffle. As per reports, Vash 2 star Janki Bodiwala and actress Sreeleela have emerged as frontrunners to lead the film opposite Abhay Verma. A mock shoot with the trio reportedly took place last week. Workshops are scheduled to begin soon. The film, directed by Dhak Dhak filmmaker Tarun Dudeja and backed by Dinesh Vijan, blends romance, comedy and sci-fi elements. This makes it one of the more intriguing upcoming scripts in development.

Meanwhile, Kartik Aaryan recently praised Ananya’s energy on the sets of Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, calling her a “total livewire” and expressing confidence that the audience will love their chemistry. The film releases on December 25 and marks the duo’s second outing after Pati Patni aur Woh.