Get ready for some serious movie magic! Mohit Suri’s film ‘Saiyaara’ hit cinemas on July 18th and it’s been a total fan favorite. Audiences are absolutely loving this fresh story. The film features Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. Their performances are getting a lot of praise. So far, ‘Saiyaara’ has raked in over 247 crore rupees. It’s a huge win for the filmmakers.
A Risky Bet That Paid Off
Here’s a fun fact about this blockbuster: Ahaan and Aneet weren’t the first picks! Director Mohit Suri recently shared a little secret. He originally wanted to cast big, well-known actors for the movie. But sometimes, the best decisions come from taking a chance on new talent. That’s exactly what happened here.
The First Choice: A Power Couple
Remember Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani? According to ScoopWhoop, these two were the first actors contacted for ‘Saiyaara’. They shared amazing chemistry in ‘Shershaah’. The ‘Saiyaara’ makers were really impressed by their pairing. They hoped to bring that magic to their film. However, things just didn’t work out for one reason or another. This left an opening for new faces.
Aditya Chopra’s Bold Move
That’s when Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda got their big break. It’s said that industry giant Aditya Chopra suggested their names to Mohit Suri. Suri himself recently revealed how this conversation went down. He told Suri that ‘Saiyaara’ wasn’t a story for familiar faces. It was a tale about new people, needing new actors to tell it. Suri wondered aloud, “Who would take such a big risk these days?” Chopra’s reply was simple and direct: “I will.” And boy, are we glad he did!
Saiyaara’s Box Office Domination
The bet on this new duo paid off handsomely. Audiences have truly embraced Ahaan and Aneet. ‘Saiyaara’ proved its power on its very first day. It pulled in an amazing 21.5 crore rupees. In its first week alone, the film collected 172 crore rupees. It’s now very close to reaching the 250 crore mark. Experts say ‘Saiyaara’ will continue its strong run. This means upcoming films might even face some tough competition because of its success. It just goes to show that sometimes, the freshest faces make the biggest waves!