With Saiyaara emerging as one of 2025’s biggest blockbusters, Mohit Suri is basking in audience love. In a recent rapid-fire interview, the filmmaker revealed that Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is his “favourite love story of all time,” while naming Veer-Zaara as his favourite film from the Yash Raj Films library.
Known for emotionally charged and heartbreak romances like Aashiqui 2 and Ek Villain, Suri’s picks come as no surprise to fans who have followed his cinematic journey. His love for timeless Bollywood romance clearly echoes through his work, even as Saiyaara charts its own fresh, contemporary path.
Saiyaara Craze Grips Theatres Across India
Released theatrically on July 18, Saiyaara has seen a phenomenal response at the box office. The Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda starrer collected Rs 22 crore net on day one. This is biggest opening for a romantic genre film and highest opening for a film lead by debutants. The film continued with packed houses and strong word-of-mouth, raking in over ₹150 crore in India and crossing ₹200 crore worldwide within five days of release. Its soulful soundtrack, led by the title track, has become a chart-topper, dominating music platforms and reels alike.
The chemistry between debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda has drawn praise from both critics and viewers, with many calling them the freshest romantic pair in recent years. In smaller towns as well as multiplexes, the film has struck a chord with audiences who’ve been craving an emotionally resonant love story with big-screen scale.
Saiyaara’s success is being credited to its strong emotional core, powerful music, and Suri’s ability to connect with the youth while still evoking nostalgia.
As Saiyaara continues its dream run, Mohit Suri’s latest revelation offers a heartfelt glimpse into the love stories that continue to inspire him.
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