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India Today
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Kussh Sinha reacts to Saiyaara being copied from K-film: Nikita Roy is original
Director Kussh Sinha, brother of actor Sonakshi Sinha, seemingly hinted that 'Saiyaara' might be copied. In an interview, he spoke about the challenges his film 'Nikita Roy' faced at the box office. Released on July 18 alongside 'Tanvi The Great' and 'Saiyaara', his film struggled against the latter's unexpected to Dainik Bhaskar, although he refrained from making any direct accusations, the director emphasised that 'Nikita Roy' boasts an original said, "The best thing is that 'Nikita Roy' is a completely original story - we haven't borrowed from anyone." He hinted at the plagiarism controversy surrounding 'Saiyaara', directed by Mohit Suri, saying, "There have been talks, but it's not for me to comment. If they have to clarify, that's their responsibility." 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 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 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
Hindustan Times
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Kussh S Sinha blames Saiyaara wave for Nikita Roy's box office failure, says Anupam Kher film was pulled out of theatres
Bollywood star Shatrughan Sinha's son, Kussh S Sinha, made his directorial debut with Nikita Roy. The film, which featured Sonakshi Sinha and Paresh Rawal in lead roles, clashed with Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda's Saiyaara at the box office. Now, in an interview with Dainik Bhaskar, Kussh has reacted to Nikita Roy's box office failure. Kussh S Sinha blames Saiyaara's wave for Nikita Roy's box office failure. Kussh S Sinha on Nikita Roy's box office failure Kussh blamed Saiyaara's wave for Nikita Roy's box office failure and said, "We tried to get more screens, but sometimes, some films are swept along by a wave. At the same time, whichever theatre chains we've spoken to, they've seen the merit in the film and they've held on to it. Three films were released on the same day, and while everybody knows that the film had a record-breaking performance, the other film was pulled back from theatres and our screens have increased by 40%–50%.' He further congratulated YRF on Saiyaara's success and also responded to the film being accused of copying the Korean film A Moment To Remember. He said, "Nobody anticipated this wave, and box office results aren't in our hands. I'm happy that a romantic film starring two newcomers has done so well. There have been discussions, but that is for them to answer. It's up to them to clear their names. But I've always been clear that I want to tell original stories, and if I ever do a remake, it will be an official remake. Others might not share this point of view, and that's up to them.' Tanvi The Great, Nikita Roy and Saiyaara's box office performance Anupam Kher's Tanvi the Great, which featured Shubhangi Dutt, Karan Tacker, Boman Irani and Jackie Shroff, also released on the same day as Saiyaara and Nikita Roy. While Mohit Suri's film took a bumper opening of ₹21 crore at the box office, Anupam Kher's directorial earned only ₹4 lakh, and Kussh's film collected ₹22 lakh. Saiyaara struck a chord with audiences and has crossed the ₹250 crore mark at the domestic box office in just 11 days, inching closer to ₹400 crore worldwide. Nikita Roy, on the other hand, has only collected ₹1.24 crore at the box office so far.
Time of India
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sonakshi Sinha's brother Kussh Sinha takes indirect dig at 'Saiyaara' after his film 'Nikita Roy' scores low at box office: 'We haven't plagiarised content'
Mohit Suri 's 'Saiyaara,' starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda , has become a surprise hit. The film has been earning big since its release. Meanwhile, the movie clashed with two other releases at the box office. The first one is Anupam Kher 's 'Tanvi The Great,' while the other is Kussh S Sinha 's 'Nikita Roy.' Both films didn't pull the audience to theatres. and hence, the box office numbers are low. Now, in a recent interview, director Kussh S Sinha opened up about why his film failed and blamed 'Saiyaara' for the same. Kussh Sinha blames the 'Saiyaara' wave for the failure of his film 'Nikita Roy' In an interview with Dainik Bhaskar, Kussh Sinha, who has directed the film 'Nikita Roy,' shared why it didn't work. When he was questioned about the underperformance of the movie, he shared with the publication that his father, Shatrughan Sinha, told him not to lose hope. The filmmaker, indirectly, blamed 'Saiyaara' for not getting enough screens. He said, "We tried to get more screens, but sometimes, some films are swept along by a wave. " Kussh Sinha says 'Tanvi The Great' was removed from theatres, but 'Nikita Roy' wasn't The director also shared that theatre chains recognised the potential in his movie and chose to hold onto it. He went on to say that three movies were released on the same day at the theatres; one turned out to be a blockbuster, and the other "lost theatres." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 3/4/5 BHK Sea View Homes in Sewri by L&T Realty L&T_The Gateway Get Offer Undo Kussh Sinha congratulates the 'Saiyaara' team for the success On the other hand, Kussh also congratulated the 'Saiyaara' team for the success at the box office. However, he didn't name the movie during the conversation. He said, "Nobody anticipated this wave, and box office results aren't in our hands. I'm happy that a romantic film starring two newcomers has done so well," adding, "I want to congratulate them." Kussh Sinha says his film 'Nikita Roy' is original Sinha expressed that the stakeholders of his movie could have worked more forcefully to promote the film. He shared, "The best thing is that it is an entirely original film; we haven't plagiarised content from anywhere." When he was told about reports of Mohit Suri's film being inspired by another movie and allegations of plagiarism, Kush said, "It's up to them to clear their names. But I've always been clear that I want to tell original stories, and if I ever do a remake, it will be an official remake." Nikita Roy - Official Trailer About Nikita Roy Directed by Kussh S. Sinha, Nikita Roy is a mystery horror featuring Sonakshi Sinha in the titular role, supported by Paresh Rawal, Arjun Rampal, and Suhail Nayyar. The movie premiered in theatres on July 18, 2025.
Time of India
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mahesh Bhatt says Mohit Suri is bright, but he doesn't see an original voice in 'Saiyaara'; lauds Anupam Kher for 'Tanvi The Great': ‘I'm awestruck by his courage'
'Saiyaara' directed by Mohit Suri , starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda released on Friday, July 18. It clashed with Anupam Kher 's directorial, 'Tanvi The Great' at the box office. Interestingly, both Suri and Kher are Mahesh Bhatt 's protégés. Kher made his debut with 'Saaransh' directed by Bhatt. In a recent interview, the 'Arth' director spoke about both of them as directors and largely lauded Kher to have the courage to make a film like 'Tanvi The Great'. 'There's another young filmmaker, who happens to be my nephew, Mohit Suri. He's made a film called Saiyaara, He made Aashiqui 2 (2013) for me. He's a bright, young boy. He has his own style, and he's coming into his own,' Bhatt shared on The Himanshu Mehta Show. However, Bhatt still sees a lack of originality in Hindi cinema. He added, 'But I don't see an original voice in the landscape today. The burden of an instant box office hit, this box office albatross is weighing down everybody. It makes people take plots and stories which titillate and cater to the senses. ' He pointed to a broader societal issue—technology-driven detachment—as part of the problem. 'The dopamine (on smartphones) has been numbing your senses. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Live Comfortably: 60m2 prefabricated bungalow for the elderly in Bajubang Laut Pre Fabricated Homes | Search Ads Search Now Undo Because you want to escape the reality of the world. Our filmmakers and singers of bygone days would throw you into yourself. Now, content is used as a way to escape yourself. Anything that takes you away from yourself is popcorn, like candy floss. I don't see filmmakers with great depth anymore,' he observed. On the other hand, he lauded Anupam Kher and said, 'It's a film which roots for the most vulnerable, an autistic child. And he's put in all his own money,' Bhatt said, calling Tanvi The Great 'entertainment for the soul.' He acknowledged his potential emotional bias and said, 'I'm awestruck by his courage. I'm so proud that what I ripped up in him, which was there in him, 41 years ago in Saaransh, is now coming into full bloom, and on his own. ' 'Saiyaara' has crossed Rs 250 crore now at the domestic box office. Anupam Kher also had congratulated the entire team despite the clash with his own film and he also congratulated himself and actress Shubhangi Dutta for 'Tanvi The Great'.
Indian Express
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Saiyaara director Mohit Suri is a ‘bright, young boy' but I don't see the ‘original voice' of Anupam Kher's Tanvi The Great, says Mahesh Bhatt: ‘It is entertainment for the soul'
Mahesh Bhatt's mentorship has proven to reap great benefits this year as several of his former associates and proteges have come into their own as directors yet again in July 2025. Firstly, Anurag Basu, whom he launched as a director in Saaya (2003), recently delivered the much-loved romantic musical Metro… In Dino. On July 18, two other talents that Bhatt launched have also come up with their directorials. Bhatt's nephew Mohit Suri, whom he launched with Zeher (2005), delivered Saiyaara, a blockbuster romantic drama starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, backed by Aditya Chopra's Yash Raj Films. But that's not the film Bhatt has his money on. 'There's another young filmmaker, who happens to be my nephew, Mohit Suri. He's made a film called Saiyaara, which is coming on 18th. He made Aashiqui 2 (2013) for me. He's a bright, young boy. He has his own style, and he's coming into his own,' said Bhatt on The Himanshu Mehta Show, but added that he doesn't see an original voice in the movies today. 'But I don't see an original voice in the landscape today. The burden of an instant box office hit, this box office albatross is weighing down everybody. It makes people take plots and stories which titillate and cater to the senses,' added Bhatt. Saiyaara has become the highest grossing Hindi film with newcomers, having collected over Rs 250 crore in 11 days at the domestic box office. 'The dopamine (on smartphones) has been numbing your senses. Because you want to escape the reality of the world. Our filmmakers and singers of bygone days would throw you into yourself. Now, content is used as a way to escape yourself. Anything that takes you away from yourself is popcorn, like candyfloss. I don't see filmmakers with great depth anymore,' argued Bhatt. He claimed the only film with an 'original voice' he's seen recently is Anupam Kher's coming-of-age drama Tanvi The Great. Kher was also launched by Bhatt as an actor in his 1984 family drama Saaransh. Bhatt admitted his choice could be out of 'emotional bias,' but he's a biased human being 'like anybody else.' 'It's a film which roots for the most vulnerable, an autistic child. And he's put in all his own money,' said Bhatt, calling Tanvi The Great 'entertainment for the soul.' 'I'm awestruck by his courage. I'm so proud that what I ripped up in him, which was there in him, 41 years ago in Saaransh, is now coming into full bloom, and on his own,' added Bhatt. Also Read — 'Alia Bhatt is self-made, ambitious unlike Ranbir Kapoor who is laidback,' says Mahesh Bhatt: 'She has matured after welcoming Raha' Tanvi The Great, inspired from Kher's real-life niece named Tanvi who's autistic, marks his return to direction 23 years after his 2002 directorial debut Om Jai Jagdish. It marks the debut of Shubhangi Sharma, and also stars Pallavi Joshi, Jackie Shroff, Karan Tacker, Prakash Raj, and Aravind Swamy among others.
