Mohit Suri is enjoying the massive success of his recent release, ‘Saiyaara,’ starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. The lead stars are newcomers and have shot to fame with the release of the film. They are receiving praise for their performance not just from the audience but even from the stars of the industry. Now, the filmmaker went on to say that the world is yet to see what the young stars are capable of.Saiyaara Movie ReviewHere’s a closer look.
Mohit Suri calls Ahaan Panday a ‘cringe’ Tiktoker
Talking about the duo with Komal Nahata, Mohit Suri said that he has not tapped into other “dimensions” of the actors. The filmmaker recalled Ahaan asking the creative director what he saw in his audition that made him cast in the movie. The actor was just told that he was the ‘right’ fit for the role. Mohit said, “He has this whole other side to him where he dances like a gallery man. He can dance for front-benchers.”The director didn’t stop there as he revealed that one has to see the videos Ahaan pulled down from his social media accounts. Mohit said, “The boy is a full ‘c*****i TikToker.”Suri added that Panday is a “Gaiety Galaxy boy,” but no one saw that part of him because it wasn’t required in the film.
More about ‘Saiyaara’
The film has become Mohit Suri’s biggest hit until now. It broke several box office records. The film is set to cross Rs 270 crore at the box office at the end of its 13th day since the release. According to the Sacnilk report, the movie will surpass the Rs 300 crore mark by Friday. It has already earned more than the collection of Salman Khan’s ‘Sikandar,’ Aamir Khan’s ‘Sitaare Zameen Par,’ and ‘Housefull 5.’
Directed by Mohit Suri and backed by Aditya Chopra, the film was released in theatres on July 18, 2025.