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3 days ago
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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.
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5 days ago
- Entertainment
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Saiyaara box office: 3 records created by Ahaan Panday-Aneet Padda-Mohit Suri's film on its opening day
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 around Rs 21.30 crore read more 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 around Rs 21.30 crore. Here are some of them STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 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), Tiger Shroff & Kriti Sanon's 2014 hit Heropanti (Rs 6.63 crore), Sooraj Pancholi-Athiya Shetty's 2015's flick Hero (Rs 6.85 crore), & 2016's romantic drama Sanam Teri Kasam featuring Harshvardhan Rane & Mawra Hocane (Rs 1.25 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. 2025's 4th biggest opener Saiyaara has also become the fourth biggest opener of the year after Chhaava (Rs 33.10 crore), Sikandar (Rs 27.50 crore) & Housefull 5 (Rs 24.35 crore). It has surpassed the business of movies like Raid 2 & Sky Force to achieve this feat. With the positive word of mouth and insane response from the audience, Saiyaara is expected to witness solid growth on Saturday and Sunday and has the potential to cross the Rs 70 crore mark in its first weekend. Bankrolled by YRF, the movie also features Varun Badola & Rajesh Kumar in supporting roles.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Suneel Darshan recalls his first meeting wth birthday girl Priyanka Chopra: 'Within fifteen minutes, I knew I had found another Rekha'
She was a small-town girl, but her dreams were big. She was taunted for her brown skin, but she never backed down. She first made a name for herself in Bollywood and then started from scratch to create a legacy in Hollywood; she is none other than our beloved Desi Girl turned global diva Priyanka Chopra ! And today, as the actress celebrates her birthday, we sat down with one of her producers, Suneel Darshan , who sparked in her during the initial days. During his conversation with ETimes, Suneet Darshan revealed that within 15 minutes of meeting Priyanka, he could see another Rekha in her. Here are the excerpts from our conversation: Our interaction began with Suneel sending birthday greetings to Priyanka. He said, 'Many wishes to Priyanka Chopra for a very happy birthday today! Looking back, I had signed her for 'Andaaz' in 2002 on this date; such a coincidence!' Further, in the conversation, when we asked Suneel if he sensed that PeeCee would one day turn into this global phenomenon, he replied, 'Global was never the agenda then. However, she surely thought she would be a big star in the Hindi movie industry someday. If it were not so, why would I cast her in the central role in 'Barsaat' (2005), which millions of viewers rate as amongst her best movies?' Suneel Darshan's first meeting with Priyanka: Within fifteen minutes, I knew I had found another Rekha Reflecting on their first meeting, Suneel shared such a sweet anecdote as he said, 'She walked into my office; within fifteen minutes of observing her, I knew that I had found another Rekha!' He continued, 'At the shooting, while most unit members believed it was Lara Dutta who'd score with the author-backed role, I saw a definite underdog in Priyanka, who'd hold her forte as she was brimming with determination and zeal.' Priyanka Chopra vs Lara Dutta - True rivalry or a marketing strategy? During 'Andaaz' reportedly Priyanka Chopra and Lara Dutta reportedly did see eye to eye. Weighing on the subject, Suneel said, 'The competition was healthy between the two, but the insatiable desire to reach the zenith was definitely readable in Priyanka's restlessness.' 'Today, she's determined to strike back and with some topmost projects that she's announced, bet she's out to play a new innings, no holds barred! Wishing her all the success,' she concluded.
Mint
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Veteran Bollywood director slams Deepika Padukone's ‘unreal' demands: ‘The producer will touch her feet if…'
Season writer-producer-director Suneel Darshan has criticised actress Deepika Padukone's demand for an 8-hour work shift. He has called it 'unreal'. In an interview with IANS, he said that producers should get written assurance that the actor would give full effort during those hours. 'I don't want to comment on Deepika Padukone. I find her terms and conditions unreal. I'm referring to the ones I heard of,' he said. Also Read | Deepika Padukone, first Indian honoured with Hollywood Walk of Fame star "The producer should first take from her in writing that, for the 8 hours she is on the set, she will be giving shots. Instead of 8 if she even gives shots for 4 hours, the producer will touch her feet in gratitude," the Barsaat director said. Darshan believes people should work with those who truly care about the film. He has also reminded everyone that no one is irreplaceable in the film industry. Also Read | Deepika Padukone expresses admiration for Brad Pitt after F1 movie release "It doesn't matter. There was a time when Deepika was new in the industry. You will be able to find several new girls. The show will go on," he said. Suneel Darshan's next release is Andaaz 2, starring newcomers Aayush Kumar, Aakaisha and Natasha Fernandez. It's a sequel to the 2003 film, Andaaz, starring Akshay Kumar. The film, produced by Suneel Darshan, marked the Bollywood debut of two beauty queens, Lara Dutta and Priyanka Chopra. What's the Deepika Padukone controversy? Deepika Padukone was first chosen to star in Spirit, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. However, she was later replaced by Triptii Dimri. Reports claim Deepika wanted an eight-hour workday, no Telugu dialogues and a share in profits. This allegedly led to a clash with the director and her subsequent exit. Vanga reacted strongly on X (formerly Twitter) without naming anybody. He said that he had felt disappointed by an actor. He accused the actor of playing dirty PR games, disrespecting a younger actress and not understanding the hard work behind filmmaking.
India.com
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This Bobby Deol film made many superstars insecure, beat Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, movie name is...
There was a time in the film industry for Bollywood actor Bobby Deol, when he created a storm of earnings at the box office with his debut film 'Barsaat'. In his long and successful thirty-year career, Bobby has done 44 films, most of which have been hits. However, one film in his career created a stir at the box office, which also became the second-highest-grossing film of that year. Which Bobby Deol Movie Was Released In 1998? In the 90s, when Salman Khan and Aamir Khan had taken over and Shah Rukh Khan was just making a name for himself, Bobby gave tough competition combinedly to all three Khans. Bobby's dance and long hair style became a big hit. After 'Barsaat,' 'Gupt,' 'Kareeb,' and 'Aur Pyar Ho Gaya' were released, all three films were average. On the other hand, the film 'Soldier', helmed by director duo Abbas-Mustan, released in 1998, rocked the box office. The story and songs of the film created a stir in the theatres. Bobby's style and swag in this film were worth watching, which later gained the status of cult classic. Whose Other Films Were Released In The Same Year? Shah Rukh Khan's film 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' was also released in 1998. 'Soldier' left behind all the films released in 1998 except SRK's romantic drama. Films like Ajay Devgn's 'Pyar To Hona Hi Tha,' Amitabh Bachchan-Govinda's 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan,' Aamir Khan's 'Ghulam' and Salman Khan's 'Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya' were also released in 1998. How Was The Box Office Reception Of Soldier The budget of Soldier was Rs 8.25 crore, which earned more than four times that amount at the box office, Rs 38.88 crore and became second highest grossing film of 1998. Bobby Deol and Preity Zinta were seen together for the first time in the film Soldier, which proved to be a superhit. Soldier received a great response from the audience and critics for its power-packed execution. At the 44th Filmfare Awards, 'Soldier' received 5 nominations, including Best Director (Abbas–Mustan) and Best Supporting Actress (Raakhee Gulzar), and won 2 awards, including Best Female Debut bagged by Preity Zinta for her breakthrough performances in 'Soldier' and Mani Ratnam's 'Dil Se.'
