Aneet Padda's next project is an OTT release, but it was shot before her blockbuster debut in 'Saiyaara'
and
. Their debut film Saiyaara has turned out to be a massive hit, bringing in fresh energy and excitement among fans and the industry alike.
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Buzz builds around Aneet's next move
Amid the film's roaring success, rumours began circulating that Aneet's next project would be an OTT release. This sparked debate, with many wondering why a breakout star from one of the biggest hits in recent times would switch to the small screen so soon.
Streaming project shot before film debut
However, there's a twist in the story. While it's true that her next project is a streaming title, the other side of the story is that the show was shot before 'Saiyaara', and was already in pipeline, but the scheduling of the projects shifted the timelines of release, and 'Saiyaara' got released first.
'Nyaya' directed by Nitya and Karan
Aneet's next streaming project, titled 'Nyaya', is directed by
and her husband
. 'Nyaya' was shot before Aneet signed 'Saiyaara'.
A trade source said, "Aneet is a big screen heroine for YRF. Nyaya was shot before she signed 'Saiyaara' and it has no bearing on her career trajectory as a theatrical heroine going forward. A girl who is delivering probably a INR 400 crore hit in theatres, is a true Gen Z star at the age of just 22, will be preserved for theatricals".
Big screen future planned for Aneet
"There are huge plans to make her the face of a generation and that can be achieved only by consolidating her theatrical equity", the source added.
'Saiyaara' has emerged as a surprise hit during a phase when nothing seems to be working for Bollywood at the box-office. The film starring two debutants opened at an impressive figure of INR 21.5 crore in India. The film is set to enter its second week in theatres on Monday, and is going strong at the box-office maintaining its streak of collections.
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With 'Saiyaara', director
has achieved something, which seemed impossible till recently. He resurrected Bollywood at the box-office, resurrected the soul of the modern classic Bollywood music, given two stars, and proved that love stories are eternal for the Indian subcontinent. As per industry tracker, the film has so far collected INR 326 crore worldwide.
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