Ananya Panday, daughter of actor Chunkey Panday, said the entry of new talents in the industry only motivates the others to work hard. "I love competition and you can see that in the film. Competition is so much fun. It is very motivating for having new people. The industry does need new talent all the time," Ananya told reporters Friday at the trailer launch of Student of the Year 2.

The film, directed by Punit Malhotra, also features Tiger Shroff and another newcomer, Tara Sutaria. It follows the lives of students of St. Teresa College as they all vie for the Student of the Year trophy. Tara Sutaria said, "I don't think competition is going to be unhealthy. It is going to be healthy. I am excited. I have seen a couple of films and you will see our film."