- By Aarushi Raina
- Thu, 14 Aug 2025 07:10 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Mohit Suri is riding high on the success of his latest release, Saiyaara. The fillm featured fresh faces Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, which added life to his signature storyline. Released on July 18, the film has been smashing records at the box office. The film marked a comeback for Suri after he felt written off by the industry following the failure of Ek Villain Returns. However, Aditya Chopra beleived in him and motivated him to come up with Saiyaara. Suri also revealed that he’d been blackmailed over Saiyaara's reviews by people he considered his ‘friends’.
Mohit Suri Reacts Tp Saiyaara Reviews
Mohit Suri opened up about viral videos showing audiences with reactions like fainting, screaming, and cheering during the film's screening, who were believed by netizens to be paid PR. He revealed that some people he considered friends tried to blackmail him for good review of Saiyaara.
In a chat with Faridoon Shahryar on YouTube, the director said, “I just don’t read reviews. A couple of them called me also, saying, ‘We are going to write a bad review unless you…’ I’m like, ‘Write it, I won’t read it’. I’ll make a film, you have a right to watch it or not watch it. Same way, you make your content, I won’t read it.”
Citing his hit film Aashiqui 2 as an example that was ignored by certain media circles entirely. He added, "Now, when my film releases, I delete all my social media. I stay away, because I don’t know which one is genuine and which one is not. Some of them are my friends, and I know that they charge money for it."
Further, the industry doubted him after his film Ek Villain Returns underperformed at the box office. However, it was YRF’s Aditya Chopra who encouraged Suri to bring a story that was initially planned as Aashiqui 3, but creative differences between production houses led to the creation of Saiyaara. Talking about the same, the director stated, "Aditya not only believed in me but pushed me to make Saiyaara with fresh faces."
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About Saiyaara Movie
The musical romantic drama movie revolves around an aspiring journalist, Vaani and a musician Krish Kapoor, who desires to be known for his talent. Collaborating for a song, the two eventually fall in love but face obstacles. The film stars Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda, Rajesh Kumar, Shaad Randhawa, Varun Badola and Alam Khan in key roles.