Arjun Kapoor and Bhumi Pednekar's The Ladykiller seemed to be a promising film ever since it was announced in 2021. However, the Ajay Bahl directorial was released in theatres without any buzz or promotions. The lead pair of the thriller also stayed away from sharing promotional assets on their social media pages. There were rumours of The Ladykiller being an incomplete film. Director Ajay also reacted to a YouTube video and claimed that '30 pages of the 117-page screenplay were never shot'.

However, calling his comment on The Ladykiller's incomplete release 'sarcasm', Ajay said in a new statement, "It’s a humorous take on a baseless rumour circulating about the film's completion status. I understand that humour and sarcasm can sometimes be misinterpreted. I want to emphasize that The Ladykiller is a complete film that has been released for the audiences and I am immensely proud of this project. I am grateful for the hard work and dedication of everyone involved in bringing this film to fruition."