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Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda would never be ‘nakchade' stars,' says their ‘Saiyaara' co-star Rajesh Kumar known for playing Rosesh from ‘Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai': ‘He would apologise…'
Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda have turned into stars overnight as their film 'Saiyaara' hit the screens on Friday, July 18. In just five days, Mohit Suri 's directorial has pulled in over ₹132 crore at the Indian box office, with a staggering ₹24 crore and ₹25 crore collected on its first Monday and Tuesday respectively. The film is expected to cross Rs 150 crore on day 6 which is Wednesday. Not only are the newcomers holding their own, but they're also shaking up the box office performance of films headlined by veterans like Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan, and Aamir Khan. What's equally surprising is the largely positive reception they've received—rare for star kids in the current social media climate, with very minimal trolling or criticism. Actor Rajesh Kumar , who plays Aneet's father in Saiyaara, recently opened up about his experience working with the two fresh faces. Speaking to Galatta, he revealed,'I told both Aneet and Ahaan that make me meet your parents. I just went and thanked them for bringing them up so well and that is what is reflecting on screen. They are not corrupted. Having said that, there is a long way for them to go.' For those not in the know, Rajesh is known for playing the iconic character of Rosesh from 'Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai'. Recalling the first day on set, Rajesh shared a touching memory about Ahaan's debut shot. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Compare Spreads: Bitcoin vs Ethereum CFDs IC Markets Learn More Undo He said, 'Ahaan was so nervous before his first shot. We shot that together. The ones who have watched the film will remember the scene where he quietly hands me a bag. That was his first shot for the film. But, he did it so well in just the third take. After the shot ended, people clapped for him and then he felt relaxed.' Talking about Aneet, Rajesh recounted how her roots helped him with his role He said, 'When I was first introduced to Aneet, Mohit told me she will solve my Punjabi problem in case I want to stick to that language for that movie as we are Batras in it. And then till the time we were shooting together, she would speak to me in hardcore Punjabi. She asked me to call her 'puttu' in place of beta in the movie.' Rajesh also praised the new generation of actors for their level of preparation and professionalism. 'The new generation of actors are extremely groomed. They are pake hue, manjhe hue kalakaar. Barring a few, who might have not prepared as much. But the number of newcomers I have worked with are ready for the market, and Bollywood. I can tell you that these are the faces who are going to be relevant for the coming 25-30 years. Their ability to adapt things is exceptional. And these are the actors who have worked hard for success,' he said. He added that despite the massive success of Saiyaara, both Ahaan and Aneet will remain grounded. He said, 'If you look into Aneet's interviews, you will see that she is yet to believe that her film is working wonders. When people realise things late, success doesn't take over them. These people are so grounded that I don't think Aneet or Ahaan will ever be a 'nakchade' (snooty) stars. They will be sought after actors.' Opening up on the film's success, Rajesh credited the trust and dedication behind the scenes. He said, 'Mohit would wait until he got the shot he had visualised. Every time we took a shot for over four times, Ahaan would walk forward and apologise. He didn't have a 'give up' attitude. This film was all about trust. This film was all about YRF believing in Mohit Suri. And Mohit Suri believing in this new couple and the supporting cast. We never thought it would be a blockbuster.'
Indian Express
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Ahaan Panday would apologise after extra takes, he is not ‘nakchada or corrupted', says Saiyaara co-star Rajesh Kumar: ‘Aneet Padda, Ahaan will be relevant for next 25-30 years'
Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda are the newest stars in Bollywood. With their first film Saiyaara, they are both making and breaking records at the box office. Even challenging the business of several films led by the OGs Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan. In just five days of its release, the Mohit Suri film managed to earn over Rs 132 crore in India with a surprising Rs 24 crore and Rs 25 crore on first Monday and Tuesday. This was also one of the rarest times when a star kid led the film and didn't receive hate or criticism as such (barring a few trolls). Their success has also created curiosity around their personalities, pay, and struggle. Now, Aneet's on-screen father in Saiyaara, Rajesh Kumar, has opened up about his experience of working with these newcomers. In a conversation with Galatta, the actor said, 'I told both Aneet and Ahaan that make me meet your parents. I just went and thanked them for bringing them up so well and that is what is reflecting on screen. They are not corrupted. Having said that, there is a long way for them to go.' Recalling the first day of shoot, Rajesh shared, 'Ahaan was so nervous before his first shot. We shot that together. The ones who have watched the film will remember the scene where he quietly hands me a bag. That was his first shot for the film. But, he did it so well in just the third take. After the shot ended, people clapped for him and then he felt relaxed.' Speaking about Aneet, Rajesh shared, 'When I was first introduced to Aneet, Mohit told me she will solve my Punjabi problem in case I want to stick to that language for that movie as we are Batras in it. And then till the time we were shooting together, she would speak to me in hardcore Punjabi. She asked me to call her 'puttu' in place of beta in the movie. He shared he meets the newcomers as a student as they come with extreme preparation. 'The new generation of actors are extremely groomed. They are pake hue, manjhe hue kalakaar. Barring a few, who might have not prepared as much. But the number of newcomers I have worked with are ready for the market, and Bollywood. I can tell you that these are the faces who are going to be relevant for the coming 25-30 years. Their ability to adapt things is exceptional. And these are the actors who have worked hard for success.' ALSO READ | Ravi Kishan's mother was sure his father would kill him, asked him to run away from home: 'He would beat me everyday… I didn't cry when he died' He then shared how both the actors are extremely grounded despite the success. 'If you look into Aneet's interviews, you will see that she is yet to believe that her film is working wonders. When people realise things late, success doesn't take over them. These people are so grounded that I don't think Aneet or Ahaan will ever be a 'nakchade' (snooty) stars. They will be sought after actors.' He claimed, 'Ahaan has exceptional screen presence and heroism.' Sharing the secret behind Saiyaara becoming a success, Rajesh shared, 'Mohit would wait until he got the shot he had visualised. Everytime, we took a shot for over four times, Ahaan would walk forward and apologise. He didn't have a 'give up' attitude. This film was all about trust. This film was all about YRF believing in Mohit Suri. And Mohit Suri believing in this new couple and the supporting cast. We never thought it would be a blockbuster. ' Sharing his favourite scene from the film, the Sarabhai vs Sarabhai actor shared, ' My most favourite scene is when Ahaan walks in to the concert. I was fida on it. The shot was crazy.'
Pink Villa
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Why Sivakarthikeyan was perfect fit for Parasakthi? Sudha Kongara reacts to rumors of clashing with Vijay's Jana Nayagan
Sivakarthikeyan starrer Parasakthi, directed by Sudha Kongara, is currently in production. As the movie is speculated to clash with the release of Thalapathy Vijay starrer Jana Nayagan, here's what the director has to say about it. What does Sudha Kongara have to say about the Jana Nayagan vs Parasakthi clash? Talking at an event for Galatta, Sudha Kongara said, 'There are reports of Pongal clash between both films, but I honestly don't know. Only the producer will decide when Parasakthi can release.' For those unaware, earlier there were reports that Thalapathy Vijay 's alleged final movie, Jana Nayagan, will clash with SK's Parasakthi. The makers of Jana Nayagan have confirmed that the film will be released on January 9, 2026. While an update on Parasakthi's official release date hasn't been made yet, it is speculated to be a Pongal release next year. Sivakarthikeyan and Ravi Mohan in Parasakthi Speaking at the same event, Sudha Kongara revealed why she chose Sivakarthikeyan as the lead, with Ravi Mohan playing the main antagonist. In her response, the Soorarai Pottru director said, 'Siva is definitely the right actor who suits the character. His boy next door looks, the honesty and sincerity he has in him, these qualities are similar to my hero's personality, which made him the perfect choice.' 'On the other hand, Ravi Mohan is in complete contrast to my character. It is a very different character, and every day working with him is difficult because he is a great person. Casting him goes against the grain,' she added. About Parasakthi Parasakthi is a Tamil-language political drama flick, directed by Sudha Kongara, who co-wrote it with Arjun Nadesan. The film is said to be based on the true story of the anti-Hindi agitations in Tamil Nadu that happened in 1965. With Sivakarthikeyan in the lead role, the movie features an ensemble cast of actors like Ravi Mohan, Sreeleela, Atharvaa Murali, and many more in key roles. Interestingly, the movie was initially planned with Suriya in the lead role, titled Puranaanooru (Suriya43). The film was supposed to have Nazriya Nazim Fahadh, Dulquer Salmaan, and Vijay Verma in key roles, but the cinematic venture was shelved with Kongara reviving it with a new cast and production company.
Pink Villa
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Suriya's Retro tanked at box office because of 'paid negative campaign'? Director Karthik Subbaraj makes SHOCKING claim
Suriya 's action-packed film Retro managed to generate massive hype among fans before its release. However, it witnessed a flat box office response after hitting the big screens, which was quite an unusual fate for a film directed by Karthik Subbaraj. And now, the filmmaker has opened up on his side of the story and made some shocking claims about what actually might have panned out for the film's failure. Karthik Subbaraj tags 'paid negative campaign' behind Retro's failure During an interview with Galatta, Karthik Subbaraj blamed 'paid hatred' and 'negative campaigns' as the deciding factor for most films' success or failure. He cited the example of his film, Retro, and revealed how he got to know that every actor has an enemy camp on social media. In his words, 'Even I heard from somebody that every actor has an enemy camp on Twitter, they are paid to run a campaign and discredit someone who shares good things about a film. Not just that, they have an office, and they get paid for it.' Karthik Subbaraj found Retro's negative reviews 'shocking' Moving on, the filmmaker looked back at the result of Retro, which fell victim to a malicious negative campaign. He expressed his shock at his film getting many negative reviews, while on the contrary, people told him they liked it. He said, 'Everyone whom I spoke to liked the film, they told me they are confused as to why the film got negative reviews. This paid campaign is very dangerous, and it is very shocking.' Retro's underwhelming box office collection after its theatrical run Speaking about Retro's box office collection, it ended its theatrical run after failing to hit even the Rs. 50 crore mark across Tamil Nadu. While the movie saw an initial boost on opening day, it fell significantly within the next couple of days. Retro's OTT release and verdict After a disappointing run in the theaters, Retro was released on Netflix for its OTT run from May 30 onwards. It began airing with a promising note, and audiences poured in their reviews shortly after. Despite a disappointing record at the box office, the romantic action thriller was successful on OTT. Viewers felt that the first half, interval block, and massy scenes were tailored to perfection and justified the hype.
India Today
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Vairamuthu is a good poet, not good human: Tamil composer backs singer Chinmayi
Playback singer Chinmayi Sripada has been at the receiving end of trolling and hate after she accused legendary lyricist and poet Vairamuthu of sexual misconduct in 2018 during the #MeToo movement. Years later, veteran composer, director and lyricist Gangai Amaran, brother of Ilaiyaraaja, extended his support to her and called his long-time friend Vairamuthu a 'not so good human being'.In an interview with Galatta, Gangai Amaran said, "When I heard about the event that they organised for her, I immediately wanted to attend." Over the years, Chinmayi has spoken up several times and called out celebrities and politicians for platforming Vairamuthu, who has nearly 17 complaints against him from women - some anonymous and some then addressed her sexual harassment claims against Vairamuthu and expressed his support. "She struggled in life to become a playback singer that she is today. But, he [Vairamuthu] was made out to be a good person, while everyone made her the villain [for opening up]. No one supported her during this time," he said. Gangai Amaran also emphasised that it is important to stand by a woman who exposes injustice. "If a woman talks about injustice happening to her, we should stand with her. I condemn those people who don't and the political parties who support the man," he the unversed, Gangai Amaran, Ilaiyaraaja and Vairamuthu have been friends for years and worked on many iconic projects in Tamil cinema. Amaran also talked about his relationship with Vairamuthu and stated, "Just because we are friends, it doesn't mean we cannot question when he does something wrong. Can I ask Chinmayi not to talk about him because he is my friend?"advertisementHe then added, "He is a good poet, there is no doubt about that, but he is not a good person."In 2018, Chinmayi Sripada named lyricist Vairamuthu - a legend in Tamil industry with great political connections - as her perpetrator. She said that the lyricist asked her to 'co-operate' in 2005. She levelled these allegations as she spearheaded Tamil cinema's #MeToo denied the allegations, but Chinmayi has been facing a ban in the Tamil film Reel
