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Time of India
an hour ago
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- Time of India
‘Saiyaara' becomes the 84th biggest hit in Hindi Cinema, surpasses Alia Bhatt's ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi' and Shraddha Kapoor's ‘Stree'
Mohit Suri's Saiyaara, starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, makes waves. The film earns Rs 132.25 crore in five days. It enters the Top 100 Hindi films, surpassing Gangubai Kathiawadi and Stree. Strong music and youth appeal drive its success. The film's opening is impressive for newcomers. Saiyaara resonates with the younger audience. Mohit Suri 's romantic action drama Saiyaara is all set to make it's presence felt not only in the record books of 2025 but of Hindi Cinema. The film starring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda has managed to mint Rs 132.25 crore in just five days and with that the film has breached into the Top 100 films of Hindi Cinema . The film is currently on the 84th position edging out Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Alia Bhatt 's acclaimed Gangubai Kathiawadi and Amar Kaushik-Shraddha Kapoor's horror-comedy blockbuster Stree. Mohit Suri Spills On 20 Years In Bollywood - Ahaan & Aneet, Alia Bhatt Dream Collab & More This is a major achievement for a film headlined by relative newcomers and backed largely by strong music, youth appeal, and word-of-mouth buzz. Saiyaara has struck a chord with the younger generation, evident from its Rs 21.5 crore Day 1 opening, which was already among the best for a film with fresh faces. From there, the film only grew, with Saturday collections rising 20.93% to Rs 26 crore and Sunday seeing a massive 37.5% jump to Rs 35.75 crore. Even weekdays held strong, with Rs 24 crore on Monday and an estimated Rs 25 crore on Tuesday, taking the total to Rs 132.25 crore net in India—just enough to slide past Gangubai Kathiawadi (Rs 131.9 crore), Stree (Rs 129.83 crore), and Airlift (Rs 128.1 crore) on the all-time Hindi chart. To put this in perspective: Gangubai Kathiawadi, a major solo-led Alia Bhatt release and a National Award-winning film, had a lifetime net of Rs 131.9 crore in India despite tremendous critical acclaim and repeat viewing. Stree, starring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, became a cultural phenomenon and a benchmark in the horror-comedy genre with its Rs 129.83 crore net. Airlift, led by Akshay Kumar , was considered one of his most impactful films, collecting Rs 128.1 crore net on the strength of patriotic themes and strong performances. That Saiyaara, in just five days, has overtaken these names is both a testament to its commercial traction and a signal of changing audience preferences. The film has particularly clicked with metro youth audiences, and its soundtrack is already dominating music charts. Trade insiders note that had the film been fronted by established stars, it could have easily crossed Rs 200 crore and some even claim it can breach Rs 250 crore mark as well.
Indian Express
a day ago
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- Indian Express
Alia Bhatt's ‘twirl girl' moment with Ranbir Kapoor in London is too adorable, fans call her ‘trendsetter'. Watch
Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor recently went on a holiday to London. However, the actor couple maintained a lowkey profile on their vacation as daughter Raha Kapoor was also with them in the city. The family was also spotted arriving back in Mumbai, with Ranbir protecting their daughter from paparazzi. Now, Alia has given the first glimpse by dropping an adorable reel with Ranbir, living her 'twirl girl' moment. Taking to her Instagram handle, the Jigra actor shared a video featuring herself and just Ranbir's hand in it. In the clip, she can be seen smiling and blushing as he helped her twirl in different locations in London. She captioned the post as, 'Twirl girl (woman tipping hand emoji). Thank you @mo_mayfair for making us feel at home (heart hand emoji) @mo_hotels #MandarinOrientalMayfair #ImAFan.' Check out the post: A post shared by Alia Bhatt 💛 (@aliaabhatt) In the video, Alia Bhatt was wearing different outfits – a bathrobe clip, one in a black dress, a white T-shirt and pants, and a sweater with denims. She posed in front of various backgrounds, including outdoor swimming pool, a monument, and in a building. The actor smiled and twirled in the clips as Ranbir held her hand. However, she didn't reveal his face. ALSO READ | Years before they tied the knot, Alia Bhatt told Ranbir Kapoor what kind of man she'd never marry: 'I've never been in love' Several fans gushed over the cute post and reacted in the comments section. 'Omg this 12-second reel is cute. I have already seen this 20-30 times, a fan wrote. Another person commented, 'Cutest'. Some social media users also called her the 'trendsetter' for bringing a new trend to Instagram. 'Twirl girl and the cutest twirler. Wake up y'all, aloo just began a new trend,' a comment read. Meanwhile, on the work front, Alia Bhatt will next be seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love and War, with Ranbir and Vicky Kaushal. She also has the spy thriller Alpha in her pipeline. Directed by Shiv Rawail, it is set to hit the theatres on December 25. On the other hand, Ranbir Kapoor was last seen in Animal, alongside Triptii Dimri and Rashmika Mandanna. Besides Love And War, the actor also has Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana in his kitty.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Saiyaara box office collection day 4: Ahaan Panday-Aneet Padda's debut crosses Rs 100 cr mark in 4 days; inches away from surpassing Salman Khan's Sikandar
Saiyaara box office collection day 4: Aneet Padda and Ahaan Panday's debut film Saiyaara is creating a rampage at the box office after getting glowing reviews from the audience and the critics. At a time when Hindi cinema is going through a lull and hasn't experienced many hits in 2025, Saiyaara's success is being applauded, more so because the film features two newcomers. After a dream run over the weekend where it made nearly Rs 83 crore, the film passed the Monday litmus test with flying colours. According to Sacnilk, it minted Rs 22.5 crore on Monday, bringing its total domestic collection to Rs 105.75 crore. The Mohit Suri directorial has been receiving praise from all quarters, with audience reaction videos from theatres going viral on social media. The film began its box office journey on Friday, collecting Rs 21.5 crore. It saw a 20% and 37% jump in its collections on Saturday and Sunday, earning Rs 26 crore and Rs 35.75 crore respectively. With a strong opening and an even better weekend, the film surpassed the total lifetime collections of Alia Bhatt and Ahaan Panday's cousin Ananya Panday's debut films Student Of The Year 1 and 2 within just three days of its release. On Monday, its fourth day in theatres, Saiyaara witnessed a slight dip, earning Rs 22.5 crore. Though the Monday collection saw a 37% drop compared to Sunday, the film still recorded strong numbers for a weekday. It needs to be noted that Saiyaara's collections on Monday were higher than Friday, which is an indicator for a strong film. The film recorded an overall 41.87% Hindi occupancy, with the highest — 59.47% — during night shows on Monday. Saiyaara has surpassed the collections of several big-ticket Hindi films. It has climbed to the 7th spot on the list of the highest-earning Hindi films of 2025. The film outperformed the lifetime domestic collection of Akshay Kumar and Ananya Panday's Kesari Chapter 2, which stood at Rs 92.53 crore. It also beat Sunny Deol-starrer Jaat, which minted Rs 88.26 crore in India. Saiyaara is now poised to surpass Salman Khan's Sikandar, which collected Rs 110.1 crore in domestic earnings. At a time when audiences were craving a good romance film, Saiyaara delivered. It has outperformed many recent romantic releases by a significant margin. For instance, Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh's Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani collected Rs 52.92 crore in its first four days — far below Saiyaara's Rs 105.9 crore. Similarly, Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon's Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya earned Rs 30.75 crore and Ranbir Kapoor's Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar minted Rs 53.16 crore in the same time frame.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Everything about Masai Mara, Africa's famous national park where Ranbir Kapoor proposed to Alia Bhatt
Ever wondered what was so special about Masai Mara that Ranbir Kapoor proposed to Alia Bhatt here? Well, Masai Mara is the soul of Africa, where golden sands are in contrast to the vast blue skies, creating a magical spectacle. It's a paradise for wildlife lovers and also happens to be Alia Bhatt's fav destination. Let's explore more about the place: Location Masai Mara is located in the southern part of Kenya along the Great Rift Valley area. It is some 224 km from the capital, Nairobi, and borders the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Both of these parks are part of the world's oldest ecosystem. This national reserve is located in a semi-arid area and is surrounded by Acacia trees. History of the land It is also the only reserve that is directly managed by the Masai tribe, unlike the other reserves and national parks that are managed by the Kenya Wildlife Service. The place got its name in honour of the Maa people who occupy the land on which the reserve is present. This reserve in Kenya is one of the premium protected areas in the whole of Africa. In 1961, it was established as a wildlife sanctuary; then, in 1974, it was declared a national reserve; and in 1976, more land was added to it. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo The Maa people described the land as 'Mara' in their local language, which means 'spotted' when seen from afar. A wildlife paradise This reserve offers shelter to the Big Five: lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and black rhinos. You can easily spot the Big Five here, as this place has an ideal climate throughout most of the year. You can also spot the Big Nine African animals, along with 400 bird species ,most of them are migratory birds and one can also see 60 species of raptors here. Home to the Big Five This is one of the world's premier locations to spot Africa's king of the jungle, the lion. This species will definitely leave you awestruck with its strength, speed, and reputation. The African elephant can also be easily spotted here but has been threatened by poachers for its ivory tusks. In Mara, the population of elephants has grown over the years. There's a great population of the majestic leopards here too, but they are not as easy to spot and are listed as vulnerable due to their loss of habitat and human encroachment. You can go on the Masai Mara safari to spot these animals. The Cape buffalo and black or white rhino are also part of the Big Five. Whether it be white or black rhino, they are difficult to spot during the safari. The Cape buffalo is one of the most dangerous animals, and they are mostly found in herds of 100 or more. The Great Migration The biggest mammal trek in the world, where over 1.5 million wildebeest, 400,000 zebra, 12,000 eland, and 300,000 Grant's and Thomson's gazelles trek from Serengeti to Masai Mara. This sight is like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity ,everyone should witness it once in their life. It is considered that they start their trek in July and August and start arriving in Masai Mara around the same time, and around October, they start to leave. But nature does not live according to our timetable, so it's difficult to predict when you'll be able to witness it. They are basically trekking in search of greener, mineral-rich pastures and water. These herds are not safe from predatory animals, as while crossing the Mara River, crocodiles are waiting for them in the water, and in Masai Mara, these herds are threatened by the big cats as well. Masai Mara offers the best African safari experience with a wide variety of animals, like the Big Five or the migratory species that come into Masai Mara during the Great Migration. You can also get involved in authentic cultural activities with the Maasai people. This is the perfect spot for all the wildlife lovers, adventure enthusiasts, and a romantic getaway for lovers- you might not know, but you might be the next one getting proposed to on this beautiful land! (Image Credits: Canva)
NDTV
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Alia Bhatt Posts Glowing Review Of Saiyaara, Ahaan Panday And Aneet Padda Thank Their "Superhero"
Saiyaara co-stars Ahaan Panday and Aneeth Padda are on cloud nine. The film, directed by Mohit Suri, is receiving favourable reviews from both the audience and critics and is on the way to becoming one of the biggest blockbusters of this year. What makes the feeling special for newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneeth Padda is being praised by Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, someone from the film fraternity whose work they have admired for long. Alia Bhatt "gushed" about Saiyaara, its lead actors, its director, and production house Yash Raj Films in a heartfelt Instagram post. What Alia Bhatt Said About Saiyaara Alia Bhatt, who is Saiyaara director Mohit Suri's first cousin, shared a glowing review of the film starring Aneet Padda and Ahaan Panday on Instagram on Sunday. In her post, the actor said, "It's safe to say... two beautiful, magical STARS are born. @aneetpadda_ @ahaanpandayy - I don't remember the last time I looked at two actors with such awe. With stars in my eyes... watching the stars in yours. You both shine with such individuality, such honesty - I could watch you again, and again, and again. (And let's be honest... I probably will.) I've already gushed to you both individually - but clearly, once was not enough. So here I am. Gushing. Again." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alia Bhatt 💛 (@aliaabhatt) She also praised Mohit Suri for his direction. "To the captain of this very wonderful ship @mohitsuri - what a film. What feeling. What music!!!!!!!! You made me feel things that only the movies can make you feel. Saiyaara is full of heart, full of soul, full of something that just stays with you... in the best way. "To the entire team, to @yrf - congratulations on this beautiful creation. This isn't just a film. It's a moment. And I'm so glad I got to feel it," said Alia Bhatt, who is next set to star in Yash Raj Films's first female spy action film Alpha. How Aneet Padda and Ahaan Panday Reacted To Alia Bhatt's Post Both Aneet Padda and Ahaan Panday were clearly overwhelmed. In the comments section of Alia Bhatt's post, Aneet Padda wrote, "You're my hero, always have been. Ever since I can remember. Thank you. The beauty that you are." Ahaan Panday said, "Thank you superhero :))" Mohit Suri simply wrote, "Love you". In A Nutshell After Alia Bhatt applauded Saiyaara co-stars Aneet Padda and Ahaan Panday for their work in the recently released Hindi film, the newcomers thanked the Bollywood star for her kind words. The film's director, Mohit Suri also thanked Alia Bhatt, who is his first cousin, for her encouragement.
