Ahaan and Aneet’s new film, shoot to begin in October

Mohit Suri is set to reunite with Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda for his next directorial venture, following their successful collaboration on 'Saiyaara'. The upcoming project, backed by Aditya Chopra’s production house, is expected to begin filming in October and is targeting a worldwide theatrical release in 2027.

Mohit Suri’s film to begin shooting in October

According to Variety India, Suri’s next directorial venture is scheduled to go on floors in the second week of October. The project had earlier been reported to be considering 'Satranga' as a working title. However, the title has not been officially confirmed by the makers. The title was reportedly registered with T-Series, but the production has yet to formally announce whether 'Satranga' will be the final name of the film.The project was officially announced in April, with the studio describing it as an intense love story. It is being backed by Akshaye Widhani, who also produced 'Saiyaara', and is being planned as a worldwide theatrical release in 2027. The publication has now reported that principal photography will commence in the second week of October. While plot details are being kept under wraps, the film has previously been described as an unconventional romance featuring elements of action.

Mohit Suri’s new film is not a 'Saiyaara' sequel

The upcoming project marks Suri’s second collaboration with Ahaan and Aneet after 'Saiyaara'. The film served as Ahaan’s acting debut and marked Aneet’s first lead role. Although the two actors are once again set to headline a Mohit Suri directorial, the new project is not a sequel to Saiyaara and will tell a separate story with different characters and a new narrative. With production now scheduled to begin in October, further details about the film’s title, storyline, supporting cast and release date are expected to emerge as the project moves into principal photography.

More about 'Saiyaara'

Directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Yash Raj Films, 'Saiyaara' is an intense romantic drama starring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. The film's narrative focuses on passion, heartbreak, and emotional resilience, anchored by a hit musical soundtrack that drove significant youth engagement. Driven by extraordinary audience word-of-mouth and extended theatrical tracking, the film proved to be an all-time blockbuster at the box office.

According to data compiled by Sacnilk, 'Saiyaara' amassed an India net collection of Rs. 329.73 crore (grossing Rs. 398.83 crore domestically) and added Rs. 171.50 crore from international markets, bringing its total worldwide gross to a staggering Rs. 570.33 crore across its theatrical run.