Kussh Sinha reacts to Saiyaara being copied from K-film: Nikita Roy is original
Watch the trailer of 'Nikita Roy' here: Sinha also highlighted the difficulties 'Nikita Roy' encountered in securing theatre screens. "We tried to secure more screens for the film, but sometimes a wave comes along and sweeps everything away," he explained.He stated that 'Nikita Roy' retains its presence in theatres due to positive feedback from exhibitors, while 'Tanvi The Great' was pulled from many screens. 'Tanvi The Great' was directed and produced by Anupam Kher, who also acted in the film.Despite facing these challenges, Sinha congratulated the team of 'Saiyaara' for its success. "No one could have predicted such a strong wave. I'm happy that a romantic film led by two newcomers has done so well. Hats off to YRF, and I congratulate them," he remarked.'Saiyaara', which is a love story between an aspiring musician and a writer, has seen remarkable box office success. It has crossed the Rs 250 crore mark in just 11 days at the box office. It is now close to entering the Rs 300 crore club.- Ends
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