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News18
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Saiyaara Teaser: Anurag Basu Praises Mohit Suri's Direction, Calls It ‘Outstanding'
Last Updated: Saiyaara teaser earns praise from Anurag Basu. Directed by Mohit Suri, starring Ahaan Panday & Aneet Padda, the YRF romance hits theatres on July 18, 2025. The monsoon season may have just begun, but romance is already in the air—and it's pouring cinematic magic. Yash Raj Films' much-anticipated romantic drama Saiyaara is already turning heads across the industry, with its teaser dropping to an overwhelming wave of praise. Among those quick to shower appreciation is filmmaker Anurag Basu, who lauded director Mohit Suri and praised the teaser's emotional impact, calling it 'outstanding." Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Basu wrote, 'Outstanding teaser!! Mohit Suri never disappoints ❤️"—a powerful endorsement from the Barfi! and Ludo director, known for his own mastery of emotionally resonant storytelling. Mohit never disappoints!! Outstanding Teaser — anurag basu (@basuanurag) May 31, 2025 The teaser for Saiyaara, released on June 7, is less of a preview and more of a sensory experience. Clocking in under two minutes, it delivers a rain-soaked montage of stolen glances, swirling emotions, and soulful background music. Mohit Suri, known for hit romantic dramas like Aashiqui 2, Ek Villain, and Malang, brings his signature emotional weight and visual flair to Saiyaara. True to YRF tradition, the teaser doesn't give away much of the plot but hints at an epic love story wrapped in longing, heartbreak, and quiet intensity. With themes of youthful passion, inner conflict, and bittersweet fate, the teaser has already sparked comparisons to past YRF classics like Fanaa, Veer-Zaara, and Mohabbatein. What truly stands out, though, is the rich, cinematic texture of the visuals—each frame seems built to evoke both nostalgia and newness. While Anurag Basu's endorsement grabbed headlines, he's far from the only one charmed by Saiyaara's teaser. Actors Alia Bhatt, Shraddha Kapoor, and other Bollywood stars have shared the teaser on their social media, calling it 'soulful," 'poetic," and 'the kind of story we've been missing." It's clear that beyond the fan anticipation, Saiyaara is striking a chord within the industry itself. Directed by Mohit Suri and produced by YRF's CEO Akshaye Widhani, Saiyaara is already generating significant curiosity for introducing two fresh faces in leading roles—Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. While Ahaan comes from a prominent film lineage and has spent the last few years cutting his teeth behind the camera on projects like Mardaani 2 and Freaky Ali, this marks his official on-screen debut. His co-star, Aneet Padda, is a rising talent who first made waves in Salaam Venky (2022), directed by Revathy, where she held her own alongside veterans like Kajol. She further solidified her screen presence with her performance in Amazon Prime Video's coming-of-age series Big Girls Don't Cry. Produced under the Yash Raj Films banner and backed by Akshaye Widhani, Saiyaara is all set for a grand worldwide theatrical release on July 18, 2025. In a year when audiences are showing renewed excitement for romantic dramas, especially in theaters, this release couldn't come at a better time. First Published:
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
‘My Brother Is A Star': Ananya Panday Gushes Over Ahaan Panday's Saiyaara Teaser
Last Updated: Ananya Panday is all praise for her cousin Ahaan Panday as the teaser of his Bollywood debut film Saiyaara released today. Ananya Panday's cousin Ahaan Panday is all set to make his grand Bollywood debut with Yash Raj Films' upcoming movie 'Saiyaara'. It is directed by filmmaker Mohit Suri, and also stars debutant Aneet Padda. The makers have released the highly anticipated teaser of Saiyaara today! Ananya Panday, beaming with pride, couldn't contain her excitement after catching a glimpse of her cousin brother Ahaan in the teaser of his debut film. She called him a 'star' and showered love on 'Ahaani'. Sharing the teaser of Saiyaara on her Instagram stories, Ananya Panday wrote, 'My brother is a star (heart-eyed emojis, evil eye emojis) love you Ahaani @ahaanpandayy." She further shared that she found the teaser of Saiyaara 'amazing' and 'intense' and that she cannot wait for the film to release. 'This looks amazing!!! Intense!! Can't wait," she wrote. Check out her Instagram story below! Who Is Ahaan Panday? Born on December 23, 1997, in Mumbai, Ahaan is the son of Chikki Panday and Deanne Panday. His sister, Alanna Panday, is a social media influencer who made her on-screen debut last year with Amazon Prime's reality show The Tribe. Ahaan is also the nephew of Bollywood actor Chunky Panday and reality TV star Bhavana Pandey, and cousin to Ananya and Rysa Panday. Alia Bhatt, Shraddha Kapoor And Other Celebs React To Saiyaara Teaser The teaser has struck a chord with fans and Bollywood stars alike. Among the first to cheer on the film were Bollywood actors Alia Bhatt and Shraddha Kapoor, both of whom took to Instagram to show their support for the project and its fresh faces. Alia shared the teaser on her Instagram story, calling it a Mohit Suri love story that she is eagerly awaiting. In a heartfelt note, she wrote, 'A Mohit Suri love story introducing two beautiful actors? I am SEATED!!! This one is hitting the spot and how!!! P.S. – Can we have the song like now? Please." She also extended her best wishes to Ahaan and Aneet as they begin their cinematic journey, calling it a promising new chapter. Shraddha Kapoor, who has previously collaborated with Mohit Suri on beloved hits like Aashiqui 2 and Ek Villain, also shared the teaser on IG with a sweet tribute to the director – 'Isse kehte hai magic. Mohit Suri ka magic." Set to release worldwide on July 18, 2025, Saiyaara promises a fresh take on young love, rich with emotion, music, and soul. First Published:
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
YRF unveils teaser of romantic drama ‘Saiyaara'
Yash Raj Films (YRF) on Friday unveiled the teaser of their upcoming home production film, Saiyaara, which marks the acting debut of Ananya Panday's cousin, Ahaan Panday. The romantic drama is directed by Mohit Suri of Aashiqui 2 and Ek Villain fame. It also stars Aneet Padda, who has acted in the web series Big Girls Don't Cry and the Kajol-starrer film Salaam Venky. In a social media post, YRF shared the one-minute 15-second teaser, which reflects the love, heartbreak, and emotional healing of a young couple, played by Ahaan and Aneet. ALSO READ:Hrithik Roshan speaks on response to 'War 2' teaser: Not easy making films of this scale Saiyaara is produced by YRF's CEO Akshaye Widhani, and is set to release on July 18, 2025 worldwide.
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First Post
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Box-Office Report: Riteish Deshmukh scores his 6th century with 'Raid 2', here's how much the film has collected so far
The other films of the actor that have crossed a century are Housefull 2, Housefull 3, Ek Villain, Total Dhamaal, and Grand Masti. read more Riteish Deshmukh is riding high on the success of his latest theatrical release, Raid 2, which has crossed the Rs 112 crore mark at the box office. Raid 2, which sees him share screen space once again with Ajay Devgn, has been well-received by audiences, contributing significantly to its financial success. The other films of the actor that have crossed a century are Housefull 2, Housefull 3, Ek Villain, Total Dhamaal, and Grand Masti. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The collaboration between Riteish Deshmukh and Ajay Devgn is not new to the silver screen. Before the success of Raid 2, the duo has entertained audiences in films like the laugh riot Masti along with the thriller Cash, where Riteish made a special appearance. Their on-screen camaraderie has often been appreciated, contributing to the success of their joint ventures. Under this banner, he has backed several successful Marathi films. In 2022, Riteish made his directorial debut Marathi film Ved, in which he not only directed but also starred and produced, marking a significant milestone in his career. Looking ahead, he is set to direct and act in a grand cinematic venture, Raja Shivaji, based on the life of the iconic Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, a project that is highly anticipated. He also has Housefull 5 with a starry ensemble cast, a crime comedy, releasing on June 6, 2025 in the pipeline. And then, he has films like Masti 4 and Dhamaal 4 lined-up too.
Mint
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Raid 2 Box Office collection Day 4: Did Ajay Devgn's movie continue its siege? Here's what Sunday earnings show
Raid 2 Box Office collection Day 4: Ajay Devgn's Raid 2 had already made a mark with its earnings on the opening day itself. The movie's earnings maintained the same momentum on Sunday, Day 4. Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh's Raid 2 has already minted ₹ 65.06 crore, as per early estimates by industry tracker Sacnilk. Although the final figures are yet to trickle in, the movie's India net earnings might jump to ₹ 70 crore if the positive trend continues. Raj Kumar Gupta's sequel to the 2018 movie Raid has earned ₹ 15.81 crore on Sunday, May 4 (Day 4), as of 7:57 pm, shows data collated by Sacnilk. Here's how much Raid 2 had earned on the opening day and the other days: Day 1 [1st Thursday]- ₹ 19.25 Cr Day 2 [1st Friday]- ₹ 12 Cr Day 3 [1st Saturday] ₹ 18 Cr The steady earnings of Ajay Devgn's movie can be attriuted to the decent footfalls. On Sunday, Raid 2 had an overall Hindi occupancy of 39.93 per cent, with Chennai recording the highest occupancy among other metro cities. In Raj Kumar Gupta's sequel to the 2018 movie Raid, Ajay Devgn returns as the fearless IRS officer Amay Patnaik, known for his uncompromising stance against corruption—having led 74 raids and endured just as many transfers. In the high-octane sequel, Patnaik dives into a high-profile income tax case that puts him on a collision course with a formidable political heavyweight, Dadabhai, portrayed by Riteish Deshmukh. Speaking to ANI the villain in Raid 2 movie, Riteish Deshmukh shared that he often focuses on the emotional graph of his character while reading the script. Riteish Deshmukh also revealed that he has rejected at least 10-12 films in which he was offered a negative role. "I should like the story and then I should like the character. What am I doing in the film? And it is very important for me to have an emotional graph of the character, which was in Ek Villain, which was in Marjawa and I think which is also in Raid 2," Riteish told ANI. First Published: 4 May 2025, 08:15 PM IST
