Subhash Ghai on ‘Saiyaara’ success: “Stop overspending on stars; focus on the story” | Hindi Movie News
Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai has hailed Aditya Chopra and Mohit Suri for the roaring success of ‘Saiyaara,’ calling it a “milestone for Hindi commercial cinema.” In a recent social media post, he praised the film for proving that heartfelt storytelling and smart casting—with newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda—can easily outperform films bloated by star fees and flashy marketing.“When a fresh cast film creates a wave at the box office, it sends a clear message: invest in a good story, not star whims,” wrote Ghai. He applauded ‘Saiyaara’ for setting new opening-day records with debut actors, crediting its success to strong direction, a tight script, melodious music, and balanced production values.
Congratulating Aditya Chopra and Mohit Suri, Ghai called Saiyaara a “historic” film that reaffirms the basics of commercial cinema: a good producer, a good director, the right cast—big names or fresh faces—and a sensible budget. As ‘Saiyaara’ races past ₹100 crore worldwide within just three days, it has already become the 8th highest-grossing Hindi film of 2025. And as Ghai put it, “Cinema Zindabad!”
What makes ‘Saiyaara’ stand out?
Starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, Saiyaara is enjoying its well-deserved spotlight. But what makes this Yash Raj Films production stand out? At its core, the movie embraces its genre without hesitation. Director Mohit Suri revisits familiar territory—heartbreak and soulful music—the same elements that made his 2013 hit Aashiqui 2 a fan favorite. While echoes of that film ar e unmistakable, Saiyaara manages to carve its own identity. What sets it apart is its simplicity and emotional honesty.There are no unnecessary songs and misplaced comedy that the film tries to capitalize on. The two leads stay front and center. Their story is the focus. Suri zooms in only on their blossoming romance and connects the dots with their love story. Telling the story of first love and the inevitable heartbreak that follows, Saiyaara resonates with audiences because it treats its characters with sincerity and warmth, offering raw, heartfelt emotions that feel both fresh and real.Saiyaara currently stands as the 8th highest-grossing Hindi film of the year, and its box office journey is only getting started.
