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NDTV
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Aamir Khan Congratulates Team Saiyaara For "Remarkable Theatrical Success"
New Delhi: Superstar Aamir Khan on Wednesday congratulated the team of Saiyaara for their success at the box office with a "melodious and heartfelt story". Khan's production company, Aamir Khan Productions posted a story which read, "Congratulations to the entire team of Saiyaara on its remarkable theatrical success! Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda shine in their debut film with such grace abd depth" "Mohit Suri brings his intensity and passion to the film, and full credit to YRF for championing this melodious and and heartfelt story" he added. The romantic drama marks the debut of Panday while it is the first lead outing for Padda, who first made an impression in series Big Girls Don't Cry. Produced by Yash Raj Films, the official logline of the film reads, Passionate lovers navigate a rollercoaster romance, facing euphoric highs and crushing lows while desperately clinging to their tumultuous bond. The film has earned Rs 132.25 crore in the box office within the week of its release according to Sacnilk. Apart from Panday and Padda, the film also stars actors Geeta Agarwal, Rajesh Kumar, Varun Badola and Shaad Randhawa in prominent roles. Khan was last seen in Sitaare Zameen Par which is still running in theatres and has received positive reviews from critics and audience alike for featuring neurodivergent protagonists.
News18
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Aamir Khan congratulates team Saiyaara
Agency: PTI Last Updated: New Delhi, Jul 23 (PTI) Superstar Aamir Khan on Wednesday congratulated the team of 'Saiyaara" for their success at the box office with a 'melodious and heartfelt story". Khan's production company, Aamir Khan Productions posted a story which read, 'Congratulations to the entire team of 'Saiyaara' on its remarkable theatrical success! Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda shine in their debut film with such grace abd depth" 'Mohit Suri brings his intensity and passion to the film, and full credit to YRF for championing this melodious and and heartfelt story" he added. The romantic drama marks the debut of Panday while it is the first lead outing for Padda, who first made an impression in series 'Big Girls Don't Cry". Produced by Yash Raj Films, the official logline of the film reads, 'Passionate lovers navigate a rollercoaster romance, facing euphoric highs and crushing lows while desperately clinging to their tumultuous bond.' The film has earned Rs 132.25 crore in the box office within the week of its release according to Sacnilk. Apart from Panday and Padda, the film also stars actors Geeta Agarwal, Rajesh Kumar, Varun Badola and Shaad Randhawa in prominent roles. view comments First Published: July 23, 2025, 15:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Saiyaara': Mohit Suri's romance drama earns ₹119 crore worldwide
Mohit Suri's romantic drama Saiyaara, featuring debutant Ahaan Panday and actor Aneet Padda, grossed ₹119 crore in the first three days, the makers said on Monday (July 21). The movie, which marks Panday's big screen debut and a critically-praised turn for Padda, who previously featured in Big Girls Don't Cry and Kajol-starrer Salaam Venky, earned ₹101.75 (gross) and ₹84 crore (nett) in India and brought in ₹17.25 crore from international markets. Helmed by Mohit Suri of Ek Villain and Aashiqui 2 fame, the movie is produced by Yash Raj Films. Social media is filled with fans reacting strongly to the love story with many crying as the credits roll and some dancing to its songs with their friends. The film's impressive three-day run at the box office has beaten the lifetime collection of other debuts of star kids like Alia Bhatt's Student of the Year and Jahnvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khattar's Dhadak, which earned ₹70 crore and ₹73 crore (lifetime). Panday is Chunky Pandey's nephew. Saiyaara follows Krish, played by Panday, an ambitious musician, and Vaani, played by Padda, a shy lyricist recovering from heartbreak. The chemistry of the lead pair, built through soulful songwriting sessions and raw emotional moments, is the heart of the film, reads the official logline. Saiyaara opened with ₹22 crore, earned ₹26.25 crore on day two, and it has made ₹35.75 crore on day three, according to Yash Raj Films in the domestic box office amounting to ₹84 crore. In the international box office, the film has made ₹17.25 crore. It is also Suri's highest opening among his other films -- Ek Villain earned ₹16 crore on day one, Aashiqui 2 made over ₹6 crore and Murder 2 earned almost ₹7 crore on the first day of their release. The film is the first and only romance movie to gross over ₹100 crore in its opening weekend. The film is among the highest-grossing opening weekend alongside films like Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava (₹122.43 crore), Salman Khan's Sikandar (₹90.25 crore) and Akshay Kumar's ensemble comedy Housefull 5 (₹91.83 crore). Yash Raj Films has requested exhibitors not to hike ticket prices in order to keep them accessible for the youth supporting the film. The production house has kept both Panday and Padda away from the promotions of the film. The music of Saiyaara, which features seven songs composed by Mithoon, Sachet-Parampara, Tanishk Bagchi, Rishabh Kant, Vishal Mishra, Faheem Abdullah and Arslan Nisami, is already a chartbuster. Alongside Panday and Padda, the romance also stars Geeta Agarwal, Rajesh Kumar, Varun Badola and Shaad Randhawa in key roles.
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Grew up to your school of cinema Ahaan Panday thanks Karan Johar
New Delhi, Jul 21 (PTI) Actor Ahaan Panday, who is basking in the success of his debut movie 'Saiyaara", expressed gratitude to Karan Johar after the filmmaker praised his performance in the Mohit Suri-directed romantic drama. Johar shared a heartfelt note on his Instagram on Monday lauding Panday's performance. 'What a debut @ahaanpandayy !!!! You broke my heart and yet energised me as a filmmaker… your eyes spoke volumes and I can't wait to see your journey ahead…. You are spectacular," Johar wrote. The 27-year-old actor responded to the message by re-sharing the post on his Instagram story. Panday said he grew up watching Johar's films including his 1998 directorial debut 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" and he is 'shell-shocked" to be praised by the filmmaker. 'I grew up watching 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', I grew up to your school of cinema, and to hear this from you, I am truly shell-shocked. Thank you sir, from the bottom of my heart for this and for everything you've given us, thank you a thousand times over," he wrote in his story. Released on July 18, 'Saiyaara" also stars Aneet Padda, known for featuring in web series 'Big Girls Don't Cry" and the Kajol-starrer film 'Salaam Venky". The film has already grossed Rs 119 crore at the global box office in its opening weekend, according to Yash Raj Films, who have produced the movie. Actor Ranveer Singh, who made his acting debut with YRF with the 2010 film 'Band Baaja Baaraat", also showered praise on Panday. Sharing the poster of the film on his Instagram story, Singh wrote, 'SAIYAARA is HEARTFELT. The very best of Mohit Suri. Congrats to my dear friends at YRF – Akshay (Widhani), Sumana (Ghosh) and Shanoo (Sharma) for an unprecedented feat. Ahaan and Aneet, you were special. A scintillating debut! God bless you & welcome to the movies." PTI ATR ATR ATR view comments First Published: July 21, 2025, 18:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Saiyaara review: Ahaan Panday's starry debut for hearts that loved, lost and healed
Love stories are made in heaven. There's someone out there for everyone. Your heart will know when you meet the right one. And there's nothing quite like that feeling - when you're in the presence of someone who makes you forget the world.A whole generation grew up being taught the above, learning and unlearning love, shaped by grand cinematic moments that felt more like fantasy than fact. And while there's joy in that escapism, 'Saiyaara' dares to bring love down to earth. Somewhere between the rawness and vulnerability of Bollywood's fresh faces - Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda - you sense a connection that feels set the record straight: 'Saiyaara' doesn't offer something you haven't seen before. But in parts, it feels different - especially because it acknowledges and attempts to heal a generation raised on heartbreak. If watching Aman leave Naina felt like betrayal, or if Rahul Jaykar's suicide crushed you, 'Saiyaara' offers a promise: that if it's not good yet, it's not the end. Directed by Mohit Suri, it follows the story of rising singer Krish Kapoor (Panday) and his songwriter, Vaani Batra (Padda). The two meet, start working together, fall in love and, like any relationship worth its salt, are tested by the tides. As Krish ascends to stardom, Vaani wrestles with her own film leans heavily on its soulful soundtrack, delivering hit after hit, but it also gives ample space for both Padda and Panday to shine. Suri paints his cinematic canvas with bold strokes of drama, emotion, love, loss, and hope. And each colour stands is a star, right from the first scene, even when he subtly reminds you of Ranveer Singh from his initial days. And Padda, an absolute delight to watch. While both have room to grow as performers, together they command the screen with a chemistry that is warm, electric, and deeply believable. Honestly, I don't remember the last time Bollywood brought such palpable chemistry on-screen that makes your heart race faster. Their shared silences speak as much as their dialogues, and even when the screenplay falters, their bond holds the narrative together.'Saiyaara' is also the love story of today's generation with all its noise, its silences, its broken edges and its fragile hopes. It carries the potential to pull young audiences back to theatres - not with spectacle, but with something far more enduring: emotion. The magic of its music lifts the narrative, wrapping every moment in melody, while the chemistry between the leads sizzles on Sankalp Sadanah and Rohan Shankar have created a world that mirrors the inner battles of an entire generation - wars waged between ambition and anxiety, love and loneliness, wanting to make it big yet stay grounded, dealing with unresolved tensions with parents, and through it all, yearning for just one moment of peace. One moment of love. One moment of selfless lets you see yourself in its heartbreaks and little victories. It speaks a language many young hearts know too film's only real flaw is in its familiarity. The narrative feels like a path we've walked before. The story isn't new, the dilemmas aren't unheard of. But perhaps that's also the point - it's not trying to be a new love story. It's probably trying to be a love story. Perhaps that's makes 'Saiyaara' worth appreciating is its portrayal of a vulnerable male protagonist. Bollywood has long glorified the rage, the ego, the armour of its heroes. But Krish Kapoor stands in stark contrast, he weeps, waits, and he lets go. He hurts in silence. He feels deeply, like the heroines once did in classic cinema. In one scene, he's furious and fraying at the edges, and shattered and longing in the next. 'Saiyaara' doesn't promise the best love story or the most dazzling performances. But it holds your hand, sings to your broken heart, and walks with you for a while. It's entertaining, emotional, and musical - a cinematic piece where the flaws are visible, but so is the finally - welcome, Ahaan Panday! You look like you are meant for the movies.- Ends3.5 stars out of 5 to 'Saiyaara'
