Luv Sinha slams ‘Saiyyara' clash, Sonakshi leads Kussh's debut ‘Nikita Roy', Subhash Ghai calls it a hitchcock-style gem
Sonakshi Sinha
was recently seen leading her brother
Kussh S Sinha
's directorial debut, "Nikita Roy".
Now, their brother,
Luv Sinha
, has opened up about the supernatural thriller getting limited screens due to YRF's "Saiyyara", featuring Ahaan Panday, and Aneet Padda.
Kussh shared, "Nikita Roy is a fantastic thriller that showcases Kussh's unwavering commitment to storytelling and original concepts. Despite being such a powerful and original story, it has got limited screens due to unforeseen circumstances."
Nevertheless, he added that the buzz around the drama has been growing due to positive word of mouth because of the strong performances and unique storyline.
"Cinema enthusiasts should watch a film that is genuinely different and support creative filmmakers and producers who tell original stories," Kussh added.
Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai also said that he felt proud of the debut director Kussh after witnessing "Nikita Roy".
"He shows great sparks as a 'DIRECTOR IN COMMAND' in his very first film... Technically reminiscent of Alfred Hitchcock, 'Nikita Roy' is a must-watch suspense thriller," the 'Taal' maker said.
Previously, as well, Ghai compared Kussh's "Nikita Roy" to Alfred Hitchcock's style of filmmaking.
The 'Karz' maker wrote on Instagram, "I felt proud of the debut director of film NIKITA ROY who shows us great sparks as a 'a DIRECTOR IN COMMAND in his very first film and he is #KUSSH S SINHA I saw last evening A suspense thriller-a mystery - a horror well shot like a class film on superstitious n rational thinking. It reminded me cinema of Alfred Hitchcock of our time technically but today My congratulations to KUSSH SINHA n entire team of this engaging film NIKITA ROY Coming next Friday in cinemas N bless u for great success.
@kusshssinha @luvsinha @aslisona."
Featuring Paresh Rawal, Arjun Rampal, and Suhail Nayyar in pivotal roles, "Nikita Roy" was released in the cinema halls on July 18th.
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