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Director Ali Abbas Zafar Locks Saiyaara Breakout Star Ahaan Pandey For His Next With Yash Raj Films; Details Revealed

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Mumbai, September 29 - It has been an unforgettable year for Ahaan Pandey, who made his debut under Yash Raj Films with director Mohit Suri's romantic drama Saiyaara, which has now been etched in history as the biggest Indian blockbuster featuring debutants. Ahaan shared the screen with Aneet Padda, who also made her big-screen debut with this film. Ever since the unexpected success of Saiyaara, both Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda have been favourites among the youths, who have been asking what is next for them. While Aneet has been locked to headline Maddock Films' much-awaited horror-comedy Shakti Shalini, Ahaan's search for his next also seems to have ended. According to the report by Pinkvilla, the breakout star of the year has been locked on to lead director Ali Abbas Zafar's next, which is said to be a romantic actioner. The report states that the director behind blockbuster films Sultan and Tiger Zinda Hai has been developing an action romance with Aditya Chopra as his next directorial. The maverick filmmaker "wanted to go back to his roots, to the genre that has given him so much love with his next film. He was blown away seeing Ahaan Panday and his aura with emotional and dramatic scenes in Saiyaara", says the report, adding that it was Aditya Chopra who suggested to Ali that he should go with Ahaan as a film with a young star would add to the surprise factor for audience. It is said that the script of the film has already been locked, and Ali, with YRF, has also started music sessions. The film is expected to start rolling in early next year for a 2026 end or early 202y release. Stay tuned...

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262 days ago

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Director Mohit Suri Reunites With Yash Raj Films For Another Love Story After Scripting History With Saiyaara

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Mumbai, September 24 - After the phenomenal success of Saiyaara, which launched Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda, and went on to become a cultural milestone in the romantic-drama space, director Mohit Suri is all set to reunite with Yash Raj Films for yet another love story. It will be produced by Akshaye Widhani. According to the report by Pinkvilla, Mohit Suri was flooded with offers from all across the industry, with producers willing to splurge pay cheques of unheard amounts. However, Mohit and YRF are continuing their creative partnership, capitalising on the success of Saiyaara. While details of the project are not known yet, it is said that the core plot of the film is locked, and Mohit, along with his team of writers, will develop it into a screenplay now. It is another love story which will explore a brand new world in this genre, blending the chartbuster music. With Mohit Suri back in their camp, fans are anticipating another musical gem alongside a heart-touching narrative—something that has often been the hallmark of his cinema. Casting announcements are expected to follow soon, as the makers are aiming to take the film on floors by Mid-2026. For now, all eyes are on this collaboration that promises to rekindle the magic of Saiyaara while offering audiences a brand-new chapter in Bollywood romance. Stay tuned...

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264 days ago

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Rani Mukerji's Mardaani 3 Gets First Look Poster As YRF Re-confirms Release Date

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Mumbai, September 22 - Rani Mukerji returns as a daredevil cop Shivani Shivaji Roy with Yash Raj Films' upcoming action thriller Mardaani 3. The third part of one of the biggest and most successful female-led franchises in India is scheduled to hit the big screens next year with another gripping chapter. Directed by Abhiraj Minawala in his directorial debut, Mardaani 3 is among the most-awaited films, and to mark the auspicious occasion of Navratri, Yash Raj Films has unveiled the first look poster of the film, and also re-confirmed that it will be hitting theatres globally on February 27, 2026. The poster sets the mood right from the start — it features a close-up of a hand holding a pistol, with a Delhi Police barricade in the background. The imagery immediately signals that Rani Mukerji's character, Shivani Shivaji Roy, is ready to dive back into another intense face-off against crime. Known for its realistic portrayal of dark themes, the Mardaani series has always carried a gritty and uncompromising tone, and the first glimpse of part three suggests that this chapter will be no different. Produced by Aditya Chopra, Mardaani 3 is expected to raise the stakes higher than ever before. While the first film dealt with child trafficking and the second highlighted the menace of cybercrime, the plot of the third instalment is still under wraps. However, fans can expect another socially relevant theme tackled with raw intensity. Rani Mukerji's portrayal of Shivani Shivaji Roy, a fearless and sharp-minded cop, has earned her wide acclaim since the franchise began in 2014 Given the success of the first two films and the strong recall value of the franchise, Mardaani 3 is already being touted as one of the most awaited Bollywood releases of 2026. With YRF backing the project, the scale and storytelling promise to be bigger and bolder. As the countdown begins for its February release, all eyes are now on the makers to drop the teaser or trailer in the coming months. One thing is certain — Rani Mukerji is all set to deliver yet another power-packed performance that will keep audiences hooked. On the auspicious Day 1 of Navratri, here’s to celebrating the victory of good over evil. #RaniMukerji returns as top cop Shivani Shivaji Roy in Mardaani 3 to investigate the most challenging case of her career. 🔥#Mardaani3 in cinemas 27th February, 2026. #AbhirajMinawala… pic.twitter.com/oAYO9FGfdJ— Yash Raj Films (@yrf) September 22, 2025 Stay tuned...

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269 days ago

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After Box Office History, Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda's Saiyaara Storms To Number 1 On Netflix

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Mumbai, September 17 - After scripting history at the box office, debutante Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda's romantic drama Saiyaara continues to wave its magic as it has taken Netflix by storm by emerging as the number 1 non-English movie worldwide this past week. Directed by Mohit Suri, Saiyaara started streaming on Netflix from 12 September after completing the mandatory 8-week theatrical run. Despite the majority of its target audience having already watched it in theatres, the film has soared to number 1 on the streamer with 3.7 million (37 lakh) views in the first 3 days. With 3.7 million views or 9.3 million viewing hours, Saiyaara is among the most-watched Indian films in the first weekend on Netflix this year. It is also trending at the number 1 in 9 countries this week, including India, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Oman, Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates, and Mauritius, while trending in the top 10 in 15 countries. It has been observed in the past that those films have fared better on Netflix, which did better at the box office, than those which began streaming directly, and Saiyaara, with a solid start, has proved that again. This is probably one of the main reasons why streamers have started refusing to take most of the films directly and wait for the box office validation to acquire them. Saiyaara, meanwhile, has been a box office breakout of the year. Made on a medium-range budget of around 50 crores, this Yash Raj Films production stunned the trade with its phenomenal box office run. The movie finished its theatrical journey with over 570 crores worldwide as the highest-grossing romantic Indian film of all-time and one of the highest-grosser of the year. Stay tuned...

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274 days ago

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Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's War 2 Final Worldwide Box Office Collection, Verdict, and Records

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Mumbai, September 12 – Yash Raj Films' ambitious spy action thriller War 2 has ended up as one of the major box office disappointments of recent times. It was one of the most-awaited films of the year, carrying the legacy of 2019's blockbuster War. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the movie promised high-octane action, cutting-edge visuals, and the first-ever collaboration between Hrithik Roshan and Telugu superstar Jr. NTR. However, despite the hype and sky-high expectations, War 2 massively underperformed, not just at the domestic but also the overseas box office, wrapping up its run on a disappointing note as the second-lowest-grossing film in the YRF Spy Universe. It is the costliest film in the famous Spy Universe, with over 400 crores. War 2 started struggling with the advance sales itself as it failed to build the moment despite the star power of Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR, along with the brand value of the franchise. The pre-sales trend was clearly reflected in the opening, which was also affected by the negative reviews. Here Is The Final Worldwide Box Office Breakdown of War 2 (expected) India Net Box Office Collection₹ 237.00 CrHindi Net Box Office Collection₹ 178.00 Cr India Gross Box Office Collection₹ 283.00 Cr Overseas Box Office Collection₹ 82.00 Cr Worldwide Box Office Collection₹ 365.00 Cr India Footfalls/Admits1.20 Cr approx. Box Office VerdictFlop The Hindi version, which was expected to lead the charge, finished below 200 crores net as the lowest in the Spy Universe and far below the benchmarks set by other spy universe outings like Pathaan and War. However, the big letdown was the Telugu version, which couldn't even cross 100 crores domestically despite the presence of one of the biggest stars of South Indian cinema. As a result of poor collections, War 2 finished below 300 crores gross domestically. In the overseas market, the collections were also not up to the level the franchise has set over the year, reaching 82 crores gross, a low figure for a film of this scale. It has also been the least-watched movie in the Spy Universe. Despite its lavish scale, budget, star power, and action-packed marketing campaign, War 2 failed to resonate with audiences beyond the initial buzz. Weak storytelling, mixed word-of-mouth, and high expectations worked against it. For YRF’s spy universe, which has otherwise delivered record-smashing successes, War 2 serves as a reminder that brand value alone cannot guarantee box office glory. Stay tuned...

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275 days ago

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Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif's Blockbuster Ek Tha Tiger To Re-Release

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Mumbai, September 11 - Yash Raj Films' spy action thriller Ek Tha Tiger (2012), starring superstar Salman Khan, is returning to theatres. Directed by Kabir Khan, the film is the foundation stone of YRF's blockbuster Spy Universe. Originally released in August 2012, Ek Tha Tiger was a massive success and went on to become a blockbuster at the worldwide box office. With 320 crores worldwide, it was the highest-grossing Indian film of 2012 and the second-highest-grossing of all time at that time, behind Aamir Khan's 3 Idiots (350 crores worldwide). According to the latest reports, the much-loved film is set to return to theatres with a special re-release, giving audiences a chance to revisit this iconic blockbuster, while also offering audiences who missed it during its original run in 2012 the opportunity to experience the film in cinemas for the first time. The date, however, has not been revealed yet. Starring Salman in the title role as Tiger, and Katrina Kaif as the female lead, alongside Ranvir Shorey, Roshan Seth, Girish Karnad, and Gavie Chahal, the film follows an Indian intelligence agent, codenamed Tiger, who is sent to Dublin to observe a professor suspected of sharing nuclear secrets with Pakistan. While on the mission, Tiger falls in love with the professor’s caretaker, Zoya, who harbours a secret of her own. Stay tuned...