Breaking Barriers: Mohit Suri's Unlikely Blockbuster Saiyaara Redefines Indian Cinema
Filmmaker Mohit Suri talks to us about how 2025 was a year for filmmakers, where multiple genres worked- from animation, devotional to action and romance.
As 2025 comes to a close, Mohit Suri's romance film Saiyaara has etched its name in history books, becoming the highest-grossing romance film in Indian cinema. The film catapulted newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda to stardom, leaving many in awe.
In an exclusive conversation with HT City, Mohit Suri revealed that he never anticipated such massive numbers. "You can't plan these things," he said. "My goal was to create a good film, not a blockbuster. I wanted to stand out in a world dominated by action films.