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'Saiyaara' director Mohit Suri supports Sandeep Reddy Vanga: 'I am his fan, I loved Animal and...'
Amid the release of Sonakshi Sinha's Nikita Roy and Anupam Kher starrer Tanvi The Great, Saiyaara featuring debutants Ahaan Panday & Aneet Padda turned out to be the biggest surprise of the year read more In an interview with Filmigyaan, director Mohit Suri came out in support of filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga and said, 'I love his films. You make Sandeep kind of films with a gangster, Mahesh Bhatt has made Sadak like that). We are from that school of cinema. Ram Gopal Varma has made such films too. Everyone has the right to make their films. You have a right to like it or not like it.' 'Very few people think Arjun Reddy and Kabir Singh have no difference. I feel there is a big difference between the two films. There is more emotion in the second part. I loved Animal. I messaged him during Animal that I am a Sandeep Reddy Vanga fan,' added Suri. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Amid the release of Sonakshi Sinha's Nikita Roy and Anupam Kher starrer Tanvi The Great, Saiyaara featuring debutants Ahaan Panday & Aneet Padda turned out to be the biggest surprise of the year, performing way beyond expectations. While the hype around \_Saiyaara\_ was huge because of its promising trailer and chartbuster songs, the romantic drama garnered crazy footfalls and created big milestones on its opening day by raking in Rs 21.25 crore. Here are some of them Biggest opener for a debutant pair With the insane first day collections, Saiyaara emerged as the biggest opener for a debutant pair (Ahaan & Aneet), beating 1995's Barsaat featuring Bobby Deol-Twinkle Khanna (Rs 0.68 crore), 2000's Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai starring Hrithik Roshan & Ameesha Patel (Rs 0.51 crore), Abhishek Bachchan-Kareena Kapoor's Refugee, which also released in 2000 (Rs 1.56 crore), 2007's Saawariya, which starred Ranbir Kapoor-Sonam Kapoor (Rs 3 crore). Mohit Suri's biggest opener The film has also shattered the first day collections of Ek Villain (Rs 16.72 crore), which featured Sidharth Malhotra, Riteish Deshmukh & Shraddha Kapoor, to emerge as director Mohit Suri's biggest opener.
NDTV
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Mohit Suri Reacts To Sandeep Reddy Vanga Facing Backlash For His Films: "I Loved Animal"
New Delhi: Sandeep Reddy Vanga has been on the receiving end of severe backlash for the heightened glorification of toxic male characters in his films. The excessive use of verbal abuse, violence, and an authoritative approach towards women in the name of romance has been questioned by a large section of the audience. Mohit Suri, who is known for his films in the romance genre, has now reacted to the criticism that Sandeep Reddy Vanga's films face. The Saiyaara director said, "I love his films." What's Happening Filmmaker Mohit Suri shared his views on Sandeep Reddy Vanga and the themes in his films that have received flak from the audience. Mohit Suri told Filmygyan, "I love his films. Hum banate hai use controversial (We make his films controversial). Ye same kahaani aap kisi gangster ke sath karo - Bhatt sahab ne kiya hai Sadak mein. (You make Sandeep kind of films with a gangster, Mahesh Bhatt has made Sadak like that). We are from that school of cinema. Ram Gopal Varma has made such films too. Everyone has the right to make their films. You have a right to like it or not like it." Defending creative freedom in Vanga's films, Mohit Suri added, "Very few people think Arjun Reddy and Kabir Singh have no difference. I feel there is a big difference between the two films. There is more emotion in the second part. I loved Animal. I messaged him during Animal that I am a Sandeep Reddy Vanga fan." Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Latest Controversy The Animal director's latest controversy was about Deepika Padukone's exit from Spirit over her 8-hour work shift demand. She was replaced by Triptii Dimri in the film. In an X post, Sandeep Reddy Vanga wrote Deepika Padukone had violated the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) as a part of her "dirtyPRgames". The Animal director also questioned Deepika's idea of "feminism". Sandeep Reddy Vanga's angry post read, "When I narrate a story to an actor, I place 100% faith. There is an unsaid NDA(Non-Disclosure Agreement) between us. But by doing this, you've 'DISCLOSED' the person that you are...." X/Sandeep Reddy Vanga "Putting down a younger actor and ousting my story? Is this what your feminism stands for? As a filmmaker, I put years of hard work behind my craft & for me, filmmaking is everything. You didn't get it. You won't get it. You will never get it." " Aisa karo.... Agli baar poori kahani bolna... kyunki mujhe jarra bhi farak nahi padtha. (Next time, please tell the whole story. I don't care," he concluded in the post. In A Nutshell Mohit Suri expressed his admiration for Sandeep Reddy Vanga's film and the right to creative freedom. He also spoke about how he had loved Animal and called up Vanga to extend his wishes.
India Today
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Mohit Suri backs Sandeep Reddy Vanga, says we make his films controversial
Filmmaker Mohit Suri has showed strong support for director Sandeep Reddy Vanga, praising his storytelling style and calling himself a fan of the 'Animal' director. He addressed the ongoing debate around Sandeep's films, suggesting that much of the controversy is created by the audience rather than the filmmaker's a conversation with Filmygyan, Mohit said, 'I love his films. Hum banate hai use controversial (We make his films controversial). Ye same kahani aap kisi gangster ke sath karo - Bhatt sahab ne kiya hai 'Sadak' mein. (You make Sandeep kind of films with a gangster, in fact, Mahesh Bhatt has made 'Sadak' like that). We are from that school of cinema. Ram Gopal Varma has made such films too. Everyone has the right to make their films. You have a right to like it or not like it." advertisementHe further highlighted the emotional depth in Vanga's work and defended his creative approach. 'Very few people think 'Arjun Reddy' and 'Kabir Singh' have no difference. I feel there is a big difference between the two films. There is more emotion in the second part. I loved 'Animal'. I messaged him during 'Animal' that I am a Sandeep Reddy Vanga fan,' he added. Currently, Mohit Suri is promoting his upcoming romantic drama 'Saiyaara', produced by Yash Raj Films. The film introduces newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda as a singer-songwriter duo entangled in love, ambition, and heartbreak. With music composed by Tanishk Bagchi, Faheem Abdullah, and Arslan Nizami, 'Saiyaara' promises an emotional and musical experience. The trailer has already received appreciation from industry names, including Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur. 'Saiyaara' is slated for a theatrical release on July 18.- Ends
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Mohit Suri defends Sandeep Reddy Vanga's cinema, calls himself a fan: ‘We make his films controversial'
Filmmaker Mohit Suri has come out in strong support of Sandeep Reddy Vanga, praising his brand of storytelling and calling himself a 'fan' of the Animal director. In a candid conversation about the state of contemporary cinema and the public reactions to Sandeep's work, Mohit said the controversy surrounding his films is often misplaced. Filmmaker Mohit Suri has praised Sandeed Reddy Vanga's storytelling in a new interview. Mohit defends Sandeep's films In an interview with Filmygyan, Mohit pointed out that much of the debate surrounding Sandeep's narratives is audience-created. 'I love his films. Hum banate hai use controversial (We make his films controversial). Ye same kahani aap kisi gangster ke sath karo — Bhatt sahab ne kiya hai Sadak mein. (You make Sandeep kind of films with a gangster, in fact, Mahesh Bhatt has made Sadak like that). We are from that school of cinema. Ram Gopal Varma has made such films too. Everyone has the right to make their films. You have a right to like it or not like it,' Mohit said. 'Very few people think Arjun Reddy and Kabir Singh have no difference. I feel there is a big difference between the two films. There is more emotion in the second part. I loved Animal. I messaged him during Animal that I am a Sandeed Reddy Vanga fan,' Mohit added. Mohit's latest project Mohit Suri is currently promoting his upcoming romantic drama Saiyaara, produced by Yash Raj Films. The film marks the debut of Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, who play a singer-songwriter duo caught in a whirlwind of love, ambition, and heartbreak. With music by Tanishk Bagchi, Faheem Abdullah, and Arslan Nizami, Saiyaara promises to be a soulful, emotional ride. The trailer has already received praise from the industry, including Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur. Poised as a fresh take on modern love, Saiyaara is set to release in theatres on 18 July.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mohit Suri calls himself a Sandeep Reddy Vanga 'fan', recalls messaging him after watching ‘Animal': ‘We make his films controversial'
Director Mohit Suri has come out strongly in support of Sandeep Reddy Vanga . Praising the 'Animal' director's unique style, Mohit even called himself a 'fan'. In a chat about today's cinema and how people react to Sandeep 's movies. 'We make his films controversial' Speaking to Filmygyan, the 'Ek Villain' director pointed out that people often blow things out of proportion when it comes to Sandeep's stories. 'I love his films. Hum banate hai use controversial (We make his films controversial). Ye same kahani aap kisi gangster ke sath karo — Bhatt sahab ne kiya hai Sadak mein. (You make Sandeep kind of films with a gangster, in fact, Mahesh Bhatt has made 'Sadak' like that). We are from that school of cinema. Ram Gopal Varma has made such films too. Everyone has the right to make their films. You have a right to like it or not like it,' Mohit said. By mentioning Mahesh Bhatt's 'Sadak' and the work of Ram Gopal Varma, Mohit made it clear that dark and intense films are not new to Indian cinema. Big difference between ' Arjun Reddy ' and ' Kabir Singh ' Suri also shared his thoughts on the two films that brought Sandeep into the spotlight, 'Arjun Reddy' and its Hindi version 'Kabir Singh'. Many people think both movies are exactly the same, but Mohit disagrees. 'Very few people think 'Arjun Reddy' and 'Kabir Singh' have no difference. I feel there is a big difference between the two films. There is more emotion in the second part. I loved 'Animal'. I messaged him during 'Animal' that I am a Sandeep Reddy Vanga fan,' he added. Mohit's next film 'Saiyaara' While Mohit is happy to talk about Sandeep's cinema, he is also busy with his own new film. His next release is the romantic drama 'Saiyaara'. It stars Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, who play a singer-songwriter pair caught up in love, dreams and heartbreak. The trailer has already won praise from the industry. The film is set to hit cinemas on 18 July.
