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India Today
20 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Saiyaara advance booking: Ahaan Pandey could just be the new overnight sensation
Yash Raj Films' 'Saiyaara' is making just the right kind of noise at the box office. The film's advance booking, which began two days back, has shown an incredible performance. The YRF musical is the grand Bollywood debut of Ahaan Pandey, cousin of actor Ananya Panday, and Aneet Padda. Directed by Mohit Suri, it could just become the best launchpad for any Bollywood debutant in a long film has already sold over 1 lakh tickets on its opening day in India, grossing around Rs 4.57 crore (with block seats). As reported by the trade website Sacnilk, 'Saiyaara' will have sold over 1.50 lakh tickets before Friday, and that is both fantastic and unprecedented for a debutant film with no solid promotions whatsoever.'Saiyaara' is set to have a double-digit opening. If the trade experts are to be believed, then the film will end up collecting in the range of Rs 12-15 crore. The collections could be more if the film receives good word-of-mouth, adding more to the spot bookings for the evening shows. The film seems to be on its way to making Ahaan Pandey the new Bollywood sensation of the generation. Honestly, there has been no Bollywood debutant since Hrithik Roshan in 'Kaho Na Pyaar Hai...' who could create a grand aura of stardom overnight. 'Saiyaara', with all its surprising craze, could be that one film for Pandey. It stars the actor as a rising singer, Krish Kapoor, who falls in love with his manager, Vaani, played by Aneet. The film follows two people who are deeply and passionately in love with each other, but things get complicated when life happens.'Saiyaara' is slated to hit the screens on July 18.- Ends
Indian Express
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Saiyaara advance booking: Ahaan Panday's debut film has already earned Rs 4.41 cr at box office, aims for rare doublt-digit debut
Mohit Suri's musical romance Saiyaara, starring Ahan Panday and Aneet Padda in their debuts, is all set for a great start at the domestic box office. Going by the advance booking, Yash Raj Films' new release has a tremendous word-of-mouth which may result in it becoming a rare movie with newcomers to open in double digits. As per Sacnilk, Saiyaara has already clocked in advance booking for Friday worth Rs 4.41 crore, which includes Rs 1.8 crore of block booking. While this advance booking only for the opening day, when the film has sold over 50,000 tickets so far. It's expected that the final number of tickets sold in advance would be more than Rs 1,50,000. Combined with on-the-spot booking, Saiyaara is expected to register a commendable opening in double digits, which is rare for a film with newcomers post pandemic. Suri's last directorial, Ek Villain Returns, only opened at Rs 7.05 crore, despite starring names like John Abraham and Arjun Kapoor, and being a sequel to a hit action thriller, Ek Villain, which had opened at Rs 16.7 crore back in 2014. Suri's 2020 romantic action thriller Malang opened even lower, at Rs 6.71 crore, despite boasting of a star cast including Aditya Roy Kapur, Disha Patani, Anil Kapoor, and Kunal Kemmu. Suri's last film to open in double digits was the 2017 romance Half Girlfriend, starring Arjun Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor, which earned Rs 10.3 crore on the first day. Saiyaara has almost already crossed the opening day collection of Suri's 2015 dud Humari Adhuri Kahani, starring Emraan Hashmi and Vidya Balan, which opened at just Rs 4.95 crore. Even Suri's last film with newcomers, the 2013 musical romance Aashiqui 2, which belonged to the same genre as Saiyaara, opened only at Rs 6.1 crore. Yet, Aashiqui 2 was a sequel to Mahesh Bhatt's 1990 blockbuster Aashiqui. Its lead cast weren't rank newcomers either — with Shraddha and Aditya Roy Kapur having done at least a couple of unsuccessful films, in lead/supporting parts. Saiyaara's leading lady Aneet Padda has also gotten acclaim for her turn in the young adult show Big Girls Don't Cry, which released on Prime Video India last year. But Saiyaara's leading man, Ahaan Panday, is a complete newcomer. He's the brother of popular social media influencer Alanna Panday, the cousin of actor Ananya Panday, and the nephew of actor Chunky Panday. Saiyaara also marks Suri's maiden collaboration with Aditya Chopra's Yash Raj Films, known for a different brand of romance in cinema. The music has already become quite an earworm. Also Read — Saiyaara movie trailer: Ahaan Panday launches offensive against 'blue tick' celebs, flags discrimination against 'real artistes' in this tortured love story As Saiyaara releases in cinemas this Friday, it'll face competition from Anupam Kher's coming-of-age film Tanvi The Great and Kussh Sinha's psychological thriller Nikita Roy, starring Sonakshi Sinha. It'll also go up against holdover Hollywood releases like F1, Jurassic World Rebirth, and James Gunn's Superman.
News18
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
War 2: Jr NTR Entry Scene Details Out, Actor To Feature In Dance Number With Hrithik Roshan
Last Updated: Producer Naga Vamsi confirms Jr NTR plays a full-length role in War 2 alongside Hrithik Roshan. The action film hits screens on August 14, 2025. Ever since Jr NTR was confirmed to star in War 2, excitement around his role in Yash Raj Films' expanding spy universe has been sky-high. But as buzz around the teaser grew, so did speculation — especially about how much screen time the RRR star would actually get. Now, producer Naga Vamsi has put those rumours to rest. Speaking with Gulte Pro, Vamsi denied reports that Jr NTR would appear for just a portion of the film. 'NTR being there for 30-40 minutes is not true," he said. 'Both of them will be there throughout the film. After the first 15 minutes, Tarak anna will enter, and both of them will dance to a song. It is a commercially packed film." Backing his words with action, Vamsi's Sitara Entertainments has reportedly picked up the Telugu distribution rights for War 2 at a massive Rs 80 crore. On his decision, he added, 'I bought it because all these commercial elements will be there. How everything will come together, even I will watch it with the audience in the morning show. Based on my faith in NTR's judgement, I bought the film." Meanwhile, War 2 has officially wrapped its shoot. The film, directed by Ayan Mukerji, stars Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR in key roles, with Kiara Advani also part of the main cast. Shot across five countries, the movie features six large-scale action set pieces and is set to release in theatres on August 14, 2025, in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. The movie is the sequel to the 2019 action thriller, War and marks the return of Hrithik as Agent Kabir. This time, he is fighting another Indian agent, Vikram (played by Jr NTR), who is the new addition to the franchise. With just a month left for its release, the makers are now all set to unveil the film's official trailer. According to the insiders close to the project, Ayan and YRF have finalised the trailer for this action-packed thriller and plan to release it by mid-next week. 'YRF is lauded for designing trailers that evoke enthusiasm among viewers, and the cut of War 2 is locked with the purpose of generating buzz and intrigue to new heights. The theatrical trailer showcases three leads—Hrithik Roshan, NTR, and Kiara Advani—at their finest, and the team is confident that with an approximately 3-minute cut, it will leave an impression," said a source to Pinkvilla. view comments First Published: July 16, 2025, 09:24 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra welcome baby girl: A look back at her iconic baby bump moment at Cannes
Bollywood's beloved couple, and , have embraced parenthood with the arrival of their first child—a baby girl. Just over a year after their grand wedding in Jaisalmer, fans across the country are celebrating this beautiful new chapter in their love story. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While the couple has yet to issue an official public statement, close friends and family are reportedly overjoyed. According to sources, Kiara delivered the baby at Reliance Hospital in Mumbai through a normal delivery. Sources cited by the media confirm that both mother and daughter are healthy and doing well. Just days before the birth, on July 12, the couple was spotted at a maternity clinic, sparking speculation. Reports also mention that the delivery was smooth and that the hospital is taking every measure to protect the couple's privacy during this intimate time. When Kiara Advani flaunted her baby bump at Cannes Before stepping into motherhood, Kiara made headlines by flaunting her baby bump on the red carpet of the Met Gala, wearing a show-stopping "Bravehearts" couture gown by designer Gaurav Gupta. The ensemble was visually poetic—a black off-shoulder gown featuring a sculptural gold breastplate, symbolically connected to a small heart on her belly via an umbilical-cord motif. It served as a tribute to her unborn child. Styled by Anaita Shroff Adajania, Kiara looked effortlessly elegant, pairing the look with delicate jewelry, soft waves, and minimal makeup. This appearance was not just fashion-forward—it was deeply meaningful. By becoming the first Indian actress to proudly showcase her baby bump at the Met Gala, Kiara honored both motherhood and South Asian representation on a global stage. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In a behind-the-scenes video, she was even seen indulging in pizza and playfully referring to her pregnant self as "hot," endearingly addressing her bump. The moment resonated widely, earning praise from fans and international media alike as a powerful celebration of maternal strength and identity. Parenthood and projects ahead Despite entering this exciting new phase of life, both actors have major projects lined up. Sidharth Malhotra is set to star opposite Janhvi Kapoor in the upcoming romantic comedy Param Sundari. Meanwhile, Kiara Advani plays a pivotal role in War 2, the next big film in Yash Raj Films' spy universe, also starring Jr. NTR and Hrithik Roshan. The film is slated for release on Independence Day. Reports also suggested that Kiara had been cast opposite Ranveer Singh in Don 3, but she is believed to have exited the project due to her pregnancy. As congratulations pour in on social media, all eyes are now on the couple's first public statement as new parents. With their growing family and evolving careers, Kiara and Sidharth are stepping into a new spotlight—one that beautifully blends stardom with parenthood.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sandeep Reddy Vanga shares thoughts on YRF's Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda starrer Saiyaara, Mohit Suri REACTS: 'Witnessing a Hindi heartland love story...'
Sandeep Reddy Vanga, director of 'Animal,' has expressed his anticipation for Yash Raj Films' upcoming romantic drama, 'Saiyaara,' directed by Mohit Suri. Vanga praised Suri's directorial skills and wished the debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda success. 'Saiyaara,' a modern love story, is set to release on July 18, facing competition from other films. In a rare crossover of admiration between filmmakers, Animal director Sandeep Reddy Vanga recently gave a public nod to Saiyaara, Yash Raj Films ' upcoming romantic drama directed by Mohit Suri . With debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda leading the film, Saiyaara has already sparked curiosity—and Vanga's heartfelt shoutout has only added to the buzz. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Sandeep Reddy Vanga expressed his excitement for YRF's upcoming romantic drama Saiyaara. The Animal director shared that he's eagerly waiting to watch the film on its first day and extended his best wishes to debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. He also praised director Mohit Suri, calling the film 'Mohit Suri's magic.' Check out the post here: — imvangasandeep (@imvangasandeep) He captioned it, 'Witnessing a hindi heartland love story completely emphasizing on romance and drama. Waiting to watch it on the first day. Wishing the debutants all the very best :-) It's purely Mohith suri's Magic :-)' Mohit Suri responded to him with, "Thank you so much sir ! Means a lot #saiyaara." Sandeep Reddy Vanga, who began his directorial journey with the intense romantic drama Arjun Reddy, clearly shares a creative affinity for love stories. Interestingly, Saiyaara is helmed by Mohit Suri—another filmmaker known for his deep grasp on modern, emotionally charged romances. Suri's impressive filmography includes hits like Zeher, Kalyug, Awarapan, Raaz: The Mystery Continues, Murder 2, Aashiqui 2 , Ek Villain, Hamari Adhuri Kahani, and Malang, cementing his reputation as a storyteller of moody and modern love tales. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Forlì: L'ultima soluzione acustica svizzera: ingegnosa e quasi invisibile Migliora Udito Undo What sets Mohit Suri's films apart is their ability to resonate deeply with the youth—thanks to his signature blend of passionate storytelling and soulful music. With Saiyaara, he seems to be continuing that legacy. The film marks the much-awaited big screen debut of Ahaan Panday, while Aneet Padda, last seen in Big Girls Don't Cry, steps into the spotlight as the female lead. All eyes are now on how this fresh pairing unfolds under Suri's emotional lens. Saiyaara is slated to hit the screens on July 18, in a clash with Sonakshi Sinha 's Nikita Roy and Anupam Kher's Tanvi: The Great.
