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Mumbai, July 18 - Yash Raj Films' romantic drama Saiyaara, starring Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda, has taken a blockbuster opening at the Indian box office. The movie surpassed all pre-release trade projections by a substantial margin. ## According to early estimates, the film has earned a net collection of around 20-21 crores on its first day. There is an intense competition at the moment at the Hindi box office among the Bollywood and Hollywood titles, which is making it difficult for the movie to get the desired showcasing. ## There was a capacity issue with Saiyaara on the first day, but the good thing is that the word of mouth is positive, and the arrangements are already being made to increase the showcasing over the weekend, which was inevitable given the huge opening. ## A big spike in Saiyaara's business is very much expected on Saturday and Sunday, as it will be aiming for 70-80 crores net opening weekend, which is a sensational start. Another good thing for the movie is that even single screens have performed well on the first day, so this can vary the estimates a little bit. ## About Saiyaara ## The film stars Ahaan Panday as Krish Kapoor, a rising musician whose raw talent and ambition set him on a collision course with the realities of the modern music industry. When Krish is introduced to Vaani (Aneet Padda), a gifted and principled songwriter, sparks fly – both creatively and personally. As their partnership deepens, so does their connection, blossoming into a romance that is as passionate as it is complicated. Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, July 18 - Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda's debut is getting better and better with each passing moment as their romantic drama Saiyaara is off to a sensational start at the box office. This Yash Raj Films production is directed by Mohit Suri, known for helming romantic blockbusters. ## The film was released today, July 18, amid glowing reviews from critics and equally backed by the audiences who are heaping high praise for the newcomers while also highlighting the importance of the film's chartbuster music, Mohit Suri's direction and YRF's production value. ## The movie is about a rising musician, named Krish Kapoor, whose raw talent and ambition set him on a collision course with the realities of the modern music industry. When he is introduced to Vaani, a gifted and principled songwriter, sparks fly – both creatively and personally. As their partnership deepens, so does their connection, blossoming into a romance that is as passionate as it is complicated. Check Out Saiyaara Movie Review By Critics and Audiences ## #OneWordReview...#Saiyaara: OUTSTANDING.Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½#MohitSuri is back – and so is the romance genre... Love. Heartbreak. Drama. Music – #Saiyaara soars high... #AhaanPanday and #AneetPadda are sensational... UNMISSABLE! #SaiyaaraReview#Saiyaara is *not* your… pic.twitter.com/G2OY4824G6— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) July 18, 2025 ## You will smile, you will cry, you will weep. True love gets a new meaning with Mohit Suri and YRF’s ‘Saiyaara’. Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda are big stars of the future. Brilliant performances for first-timers. Additionally, Ahaan has the starry attitude in abundance, which will… pic.twitter.com/CSHzC7eVMl— Komal Nahta (@KomalNahta) July 18, 2025 ## #SaiyaaraReview #Saiyaara gives everything: music, chemistry, passion, and real vibes for today’s generation.Rating - ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫Ahaan’s confidence and Aneet’s innocence make them super watchable from the very first frame. They Are SUPERSTAR. 💯&It's #MohitSuri's The… pic.twitter.com/UiD61UOXYs— Ashwani kumar (@BorntobeAshwani) July 18, 2025 ## #SaiyaaraReview ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #Saiyaara is a BLOCKBUSTER OF EPIC PROPORTIONS.After ages, I’ve seen a romantic film that truly shakes you to the core. The phenomenal writing by Sankalp Sadanah and Rohit Shankar has been beautifully brought to life by director Mohit Suri in his… pic.twitter.com/TsRYYMjiVD— Sumit Kadel (@SumitkadeI) July 18, 2025 ## Saiyaara Review - 4*/5 🌟🌟🌟🌟Aneet Padda / Ahaan Panday & Mohit suri has made a magical film…. BLOCKBUSTER ON THE WAY… #Saiyaara #SaiyaaraReview #AneetPadda #AhaanPanday #MohitSuri pic.twitter.com/v3l5QJv0Zy— Rohit Jaiswal (@rohitjswl01) July 18, 2025 ## #Saiyaara is a WINNER! 🌟#MohitSuri brings back the magic of love with a story that’s fresh, emotional & powerfully told.#AhaanPanday and #AneetPadda shine with stellar debuts their chemistry is electric! The music is soul-stirring, the drama is real, a complete cinematic… pic.twitter.com/fkICtwAiaS— Siddharth R Kannan (@sidkannan) July 18, 2025 ## #Saiyaara (Rating: 3.75/5)Finally, a good romantic film from Bollywood which sticks to the plot instead of preaching things. Mohit Suri found his groove back and delivered a film the young audience will resonate with. (1/7) pic.twitter.com/OC2Kyo6cew— Kshamik (@Kshamik4) July 18, 2025 ## Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️½#Saiyaara is MESMERISING. #MohitSuri has delivered, once again! #AhaanPanday and #AneetPadda are successful in establishing a memorable debut. The gripping first half, the chemistry between the lead actors and the music are the major pluses. 👍 #SaiyaaraReview… pic.twitter.com/0qderVUIO5— Nishit Shaw (@NishitShawHere) July 18, 2025 ## #Saiyaara is the perfect recipe for Gen Z glossy, emotional, and musical. 🎬✨For me, it’s a one-time watch: the first half works, but the second half loses steam.But those songs? Absolute treat! 🤌🎶 And the new leads definitely shine. #SaiyaaraReview #AhaanPanday #AneetPadda pic.twitter.com/fVvjowIWan— Movies Talk Official (@moviestalkhindi) July 18, 2025 ## Saiyaara is a Mind Blowing movie, it's such a great love story movie which wasn't made in the last 15 yearsthe story of this movie is amazing,background music is outstanding and direction of the movie is excellent#Saiyaara movie will be a huge blockbusterI give it ⭐⭐⭐⭐ pic.twitter.com/3tfCtFsYMk— Rahul Gupta (@RahulGu04197245) July 18, 2025 ## #Saiyaara was literally everything!!! I loved every single bit. At points I couldn’t stop crying but it gave me what I wanted!! It was beyond beautiful and beyond what I expected 🥺❤️#AhaanPanday and #Aneetpadda were so so good. I feel this is the best Bollywood debut movie!! pic.twitter.com/tZnTR5xoOs— Sanika (@notsanikaaaa) July 18, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, July 18 - The hugely-awaited trailer of Yash Raj Films' spy action thriller War 2 has reportedly been censored by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), and it is set to be dropped online next week, ahead of the film's Independence Day weekend release on August 14. ## According to the reports, the trailer of the movie was censored today, July 18, and the CBFC has granted it a 'U/A' (16+) certificate. The trailer, 2 minutes and 39 seconds long, and said to be packed with action and emotional scenes, and is the hype raiser. ## When will the War 2 trailer be released? ## The official release date of the War 2 trailer launch has not been revealed yet, but reports say that it will drop online around July 24 or 25, nearly 3 weeks before the release date. The makers are confident that the promo they have cut will shoot the hype and set the stage for the movie to take a huge opening at the box office. ## About War 2 movie ## War 2 is directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Aditya Chopra under the banner of Yash Raj Films. The movie stars Hrithik Roshan, who reprises his role from the first movie, Jr. NTR in his Bollywood debut, and Kiara Advani in the leading roles. It is the 6th film in YRF's Spy Universe and a sequel to 2019 blockbuster War. The film will be released on August 14 in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. ## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, July 18 - Yash Raj Films' romantic drama Saiyaara hits the big screen today after scoring the second biggest advance booking of the year for a Bollywood title, beating the big budget titles like Salman Khan's Sikandar and Akshay Kumar's Housefull 5. ## Directed by Mohit Suri and starring Ahaan Pandey and Aneeth Padda in their big screen debut, the pre-sales of Saiyaara have stunned one and all. ## Saiyaara Sold Second Best Advance Tickets For Bollywood In 2025 ## The film has sold approximately 195,000 tickets on its first day at the three national chains (PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis), which is the second-highest of the year, behind Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava (225,000 tickets). Overall, Saiyaara has sold approximately 380,000 tickets nationwide for the opening day, which is again the second-best. ## In terms of advance booking gross collection, Saiyaara (9.40 crores) is the third among the 2025 Bollywood movies, behind Chhaava (13.80 crores) and Sikandar (10.10 crores). It is probably the biggest pre-sales ever for an Indian movie featuring newcomers. ## Saiyaara Eyes 25 Crore Net Opening Day Collection ## The box office projections for the movie have kept getting changed with each passing hour, and the reason being is the strong advance booking momentum. Before the bookings opened, the movie was projected to open in the range of 5-6 crores, but the projection quickly went up to double digits after the initial response. ## Considering how the advances have progressed, the film is now looking to open in the range of 20-25 crores net, with the strong possibility of opening around the higher end of the projection. Trade experts also believe the opening can be much higher, simply because the film has momentum with it, which might overcome even the optimistic projection, which needs to be seen. ## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, July 17 - Yash Raj Films' romantic drama Saiyaara, starring two newcomers Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda, continues to surprise with its advance booking trend. The movie seemingly had a low buzz on social media, but the booking trend is not resonating with that. ## The Mohit Suri's directorial is putting all the pre-release talks in the dustbin and has sold 1,20,000 tickets at the three national chains (PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis) with still 12 hours left for the first show to begin, according to Himesh Mankad of Himesh Mankad of Pinkvilla. This is a historical booking for a movie featuring unknown faces. ## As of 12 PM, the film has sold around 90,000 tickets in PVR+INOX and around 30,000 tickets in Cinepolis for the first day. The final ticket sale count in PIC is expected to be around 1.75-2 lakh, which is phenomenal to say the least. ## Saiyaara Beats Housefull 5 and Raid 2 Final Advance Ticket Count At The National Chains ## Such has been the response that Saiyaara has beaten the final ticket sale count of Akshay Kumar's Housefull 5 and Ajay Devgn's Raid 2, even before the first show begin. Housefull 5 had sold approximately 95,000 tickets, while Raid 2 sold 93,000 tickets at national chains for the first day. ## The movie is now on track to beat Salman Khan's Sikandar, which sold around 1,43,000 tickets. Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava is currently the biggest pre-sales scorer for Bollywood in 2025, with around 2,25,000 tickets in PIC, and Saiyaara will be close to it by the end of the day, if not able to surpass the figure. ## Saiyaara Opening Day Box Office Expecatations ## The Hindi film industry is bracing up for an unexpected big opening, and no one has any answer as to why the movie has suddenly become the hot topic in the trade. With this sort of pre-sales, a 20 crore net opening is given, but the size of the release is not as big as some of the other movies with similar kinds of sales data. ## There is buzz in the industry that YRF is looking to increase the screens after seeing the excellent response in the pre-sales. According to Himesh Mankad of Pinkvilla, the film is aiming to release on 1750 screens nationwide, with the possibility to go higher as well. If this happens, then a 20 crore net opening is certain, which remains to be seen. ## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, July 14 - The stage is set for two of Indian cinema's most awaited blockbusters, YRF's War 2 and Lokesh Kanagaraj's Coolie, which hit the big screens in one month, during the Independence Day weekend. The films are gearing up to battle it in a direct clash at the box office on August 14 in multiple languages. ## Both films are headlined by massive stars, backed by successful franchises or filmmakers, and are positioned to make massive dents in the box office charts. But the question remains: which film has the edge? Even though both movies are from different industries, they carry enough power to dent each other's box office potential in some regions. ## Star Power ## War 2: The 6th film in YRF's Spy Universe brings together Hrithik Roshan, reprising his role as Kabir from the first movie, and Jr. NTR, who's making his Bollywood debut with this. The north-south combination is a major highlight of Ayan Mukerji's directorial, with fan bases across India. ## Coolie: The action drama film features Rajinikanth in a massy, larger-than-life avatar, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, whose last two directorial works were huge blockbusters in the form of Leo and Vikram. Plus, the presence of Aamir Khan, even if it is a cameo role, could make an impact in North India. ## Edge: War 2 has an edge due to its pan-India appeal with the presence of Hrithik and Jr. NTR in the leading role, but Coolie can make inroads purely because of star aura and cult following, especially in Tamil and Telugu states. ## Franchise Factor ## War 2: The film is a part of the hugely popular franchise, Spy Universe, and also serves as a sequel to the blockbuster film, War (2019). The potential crossover between the actors of other films in the universe makes it further appealing. Coolie: Despite the rumours, the makers have confirmed that Coolie is not a part of Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU), and serves as a standalone film. ## Edge: War 2 benefits from being part of a shared cinematic universe with established audience expectations. ## Box Office Potential ## War 2: The blockbuster sequel is expected to dominate in North India and overseas, especially due to YRF's strong distribution and Jr. NTR's debut in the Hindi belt. The latter's presence also makes the film a priority in Telugu states. Coolie: South India is expected to go berserk for Coolie. Despite Jr. NTR's War 2, the Rajinikanth-starrer is likely to take a good opening in Telugu states as hype is already there. It is unlikely to challenge War 2 in the Hindi belt, but could find some success if marketing is spot-on with Aamir Khan. ## Edge: War 2 might take the lead globally and in multiplex circuits. Coolie could dominate in the South and single screens. ## Who Could Emerge on Top? ## If War 2 manages to stay true to its franchise's strength by nailing its action, hitting emotional beats, and leveraging the Spy Universe well, it could become one of Bollywood's biggest blockbusters. Coolie, on the other hand, if it delivers the "Rajinikanth x Lokesh" experience fans are dreaming of, it could become a phenomenon in the South and surprise everyone in the North too. ## Conclusion ## War 2 looks winner at the moment (if both films score positive reception) as it has the broader pan-India commercial appeal due to various reasons (Spy Universe, sequel, and star power), but Coolie carries the weight of a mass revival moment for Rajinikanth, backed by a director who understands the pulse of today's audience. It can be said that the film that best balances content and hype will emerge victorious in the star-studded showdown. ## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, July 2 - One of the most awaited action spectacles of the year, War 2, has had its official synopsis reportedly revealed through theatre listings in the USA, and it teases an explosive face-off between Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR's characters. ## A sequel to the 2019 blockbuster War and the sixth instalment in Yash Raj Films' blockbuster Spy Universe, War 2 brings back Hrithik Roshan as Kabir, the rogue RAW agent, while introducing Jr. NTR as Agent Vikram, a ferocious Special Units Officer on a mission to hunt him down, in his Bollywood debut. ## The viral synopsis reads, "Years ago, agent Kabir went rogue and became India's greatest villain ever. But this time, as he descends further into the deepest shadows, India sends its deadliest, most lethal agent after him, a Special Units Officer who is more than Kabir's equal, absolutely nuclear! Agent Vikram. A relentless Terminator driven by his own demons, determined to put a bullet into Kabir's skull". ## "A brutal Cat versus Rottweiler game begins as the two face off. The entire world is their brutal, bloody battleground. The choices ahead of them are impossible. The price to be paid is ultimate. This is a War with spectacular action and heart-wrenching emotion", the synopsis continues. ## Directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Aditya Chopra under the YRF banner, War 2 also stars Kiara Advani in the lead female role. Speaking about the action design, Mukerji shared in a recent interview that crafting the sequences was a massive creative challenge as both Hrithik and Jr. NTR are mega stars in their own right, and I wanted to create moments that truly justify their on-screen presence.## War 2 is slated for a grand Independence Day weekend release on August 14, 2025, in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. ## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, June 26 - The countdown has begun for Yash Raj Films' mega-budgeted spy action thriller War 2, which is set to hit the big screen in 50 days on August 14. Starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR, and Kiara Advani, it is easily the most anticipated Bollywood movie of the year, carrying massive hype among the audience. ## On Thursday (June 26), the makers dropped new posters featuring the lead trio and confirmed that War 2 will also be released in IMAX along with other formats in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil languages. It is said that YRF has already booked all the IMAX screens available in India for the movie. The film is directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Aditya Chopra under Yash Raj Films. ## War 2 is the second instalment of the franchise and 6th film in YRF's Spy Universe after Tiger 3 (2023), Pathaan (2023), War (2019), Tiger Zinda Hai (2017), and Ek Tha Tiger (2012). The upcoming movie marks Jr. NTR's debut in Bollywood. ## HRITHIK VS NTR IN 'WAR 2': EXPERIENCE THE CLASH IN IMAX – CHECK OUT BRAND-NEW POSTERS HERE... 50 days to #War2... #YRF's #War2 is all set to release in #IMAX screens worldwide on [Thursday] 14 Aug 2025.Stars #HrithikRoshan, #NTR and #KiaraAdvani... Directed by #AyanMukerji,… pic.twitter.com/2tbNh9KoW6— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) June 26, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, June 10 - Yash Raj Films' ambitious crossover Tiger vs Pathaan has reportedly been shelved. The spy action thriller was supposed to bring together Indian cinema's two biggest stars, Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan, for the first time in full-fledged roles since Karan Arjun. ## According to the report by Peepingmoon.com, YRF's head, Aditya Chopra, is reassessing the future of Spy Universe to give it a new direction. It is said that Chopra is concerned about spy universe films becoming formulaic and "veering towards repetition". ## Chopra believes that the franchise needs a revitalised approach to storytelling and presentation, and in this process, the studio has reportedly paused the development of Tiger vs Pathaan, which was supposed to start rolling in late 2026. ## YRF next has Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR's War 2, scheduled to hit the big screen on August 14, followed by Alia Bhatt's Alpha in December this year. Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan 2, which was expected to go on floors by the end of this year, has reportedly been postponed. ## Meanwhile, reports suggest that YRF is putting Dhoom 4 in top priority, with Ranbir Kapoor locked in to play the lead role and Ayan Mukerji to direct it. It will go on floors in the summer of 2026 for a grand release in 2027. ## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, May 23 - One of the biggest Indian films of the year, War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR has sparked massive excitement among the fans and trade after the first look teaser, which was launched on May 20 on the occasion of Jr. NTR's birthday. ## According to the report by Pinkvilla, Yash Raj Films has received offers in the range of 100 crores for the Telugu states. It has got Non-Refundable Advance (NRA) aka. MG offers from distributors like Mythri Movie Makers, Sri Venkateshwara Creations, Sithara Entertainment, and Asian Cinema, among other independent buyers. ## The studio has received the biggest offer from Asian Cinemas, which has made a staggering offer of Rs 100 crore for the Telugu states for the Hindi and Telugu dubbed version. Sithara Entertainment, on the other hand, has made an 80 crore deal. ## These are the biggest offers for a dubbed film in Telugu. The report also states that apart from Telugu states, the demand for the movie is also there in Karnataka, as heavyweights like KVN Productions and Hombale Films are expressing strong interest in releasing the movie in the state. ## The presence of superstar Jr. NTR, who makes his Bollywood debut with this film, is leading to huge interest for the movie in Telugu states, and the popularity of Hrithik Roshan is an added advantage in Southern states. ## The film is directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Yash Raj Films. It is the 6th film in YRF's Spy Universe and is scheduled to hit the big screen on August 14, in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil languages. ## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, May 16 - One of the biggest Indian films of the year, Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR-fronted spy action thriller War 2 is set to unveil the first asset on the latter's birthday on May 20. The movie is directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Yash Raj Films. ## According to the latest reports, the first look teaser of War 2 will be unveiled on May 20, which also happens to be Jr. NTR's birthday. The actors also hinted at the same during the recent posts on the social media platform, X. ## "Hey @tarak9999, think you know what to expect on the 20th of May this year? Trust me, you have NO idea what’s in store. Ready?", Hrithi wrote, and Jr. NTR responded, saying, "Thank you in advance @iHrithik sir!!! Can't wait to hunt you down to give you a special return gift, Kabir... " ## Thank you in advance @iHrithik sir!!!Can’t wait to hunt you down to give you a special return gift Kabir… #War2 https://t.co/cLVtgTtgQd— Jr NTR (@tarak9999) May 16, 2025 ## War 2 is the 6th film in YRF's blockbuster Spy Universe and a sequel to the 2019 film War. It also stars Kiara Advani as the female lead. The film is scheduled to hit the big screen on August 14, 2025, in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil languages. ## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, October 4 - Yash Raj Film's blockbuster Spy Universe is getting its first solo female-led movie, titled Alpha. The movie was officially announced earlier this year with Alia Bhatt stepping into the world of spies with Sharvari Wagh. ## As the shoot of Alpha is happening at a brisk pace, YRF has locked one of the biggest release dates of this much-anticipated blockbuster. Directed by Shiv Rawail, Alpha will open in theatres on December 25, 2025, on the occasion of the Christmas festival. ## Alpha marks a significant shift for the action-packed YRF's Spy Universe series, which has previously centred on male protagonists. In the movie, Alia Bhatt plays the role of a RAW agent with Sharvari Wagh. It will also reportedly feature Hrithik Roshan along with Anil Kapoor. ## Alpha is the 7th movie in YRF Spy Universe and it will be released after the upcoming War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR. War 2 is scheduled to hit the big screens on August 14, 2025. The Spy Universe also has Shah Rukh Khan-fronted Pathaan 2 as well as Tiger vs Pathaan in the pipeline.## On Christmas 2025, #ALPHA will rise! Get ready for an action-packed holiday… 25th Dec, 2025.@aliaa08 | #Sharvari @shivrawail | #YRFSpyUniverse pic.twitter.com/RvOiyfUCsr— Yash Raj Films (@yrf) October 4, 2024 ## Stay tuned...