SCOOP: Mohit Suri and Yash Raj Film partner on a multi-film production deal After the historic success of Saiyaara, Aditya Chopra and Akshaye Widhani are in no mood to part ways with Mohit Suri. While the next directorial of Mohit Suri repeats the pairing of Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learnt that there is a long-term association in the offing for the trio. Reliable sources confirm that Mohit Suri has signed a multi-film contract with YRF, facilitated by the CEO, Akshaye Widhani. "Saiyaara was a project set up by Akshaye Widhani for YRF, and it has been a bond of brotherhood between Mohit and Widhani since then. After setting up two directorials with YRF, Mohit is all set to take the producer route and curate multiple romantic films for the banner," a source shared with Bollywood Hungama. At least two romantic films are in the development stage at YRF, which will be co-produced by Mohit Suri. The move comes as YRF undertakes a broader recalibration of its theatrical strategy and leadership structure. Post Saiyaara, Saugata Mukherjee and Sumana Ghosh will oversee creative development across the studio’s slate of films and series, signalling a stronger emphasis on curated, script-led storytelling. Suri, known for crafting emotionally driven commercial cinema, is expected to develop projects aligned with evolving audience tastes while leveraging YRF’s scale and distribution strength. The partnership positions him centrally within the stu... #Aditya_Chopra #Bollywood_Hungama #Yash_Raj #Mohit_Suri #Mohit #historic_success #Suri #Raj_Film #Akshaye_Widhani #production_deal
Mohit Suri clarifies he is not working with Ranbir Kapoor yet: “I wish there was” Filmmaker Mohit Suri has addressed ongoing speculation about a potential collaboration with Ranbir Kapoor, clarifying that the actor is not part of his next project. Rumours had been circulating for over a month suggesting that Suri and Kapoor were teaming up for a gangster-themed film backed by Yash Raj Films. The reports had generated considerable interest, given the director’s track record with intense romantic dramas and Kapoor’s recent choice of diverse roles. In a conversation with Variety India, Suri put the speculation to rest, stating, “Ranbir Kapoor is not in my next film. I genuinely want to work with him and I hope he feels the same way about me. I went to meet him to discuss and intend to work together. Meanwhile, it’s been in news that we are already doing a film together. ”He further spoke about his equation with Kapoor, noting that the actor has followed his work closely over the years. Suri shared that Kapoor often speaks about Awaarapan, a film that did not perform well at the box office but has since developed a following. “He’s one of the few actors and such a great star who appreciates a film like Awaarapan even though it flopped when it was released,” Suri said, adding that Kapoor considers it among his best works. Highlighting this, Suri pointed out that most actors tend to reference commercially successful projects, whereas Kapoor’s appreciation for a lesser-known ... #Ranbir_Kapoor #Ranbir #Kapoor #Yash_Raj #Mohit_Suri #Mohit #addressed_ongoing #Filmmaker_Mohit #Suri #potential_collaboration
SCOOP: Ranbir Kapoor in talks with Mohit Suri & Yash Raj Films for gangster-backed musical love saga After the historic success of Saiyaara, Mohit Suri is all set to start shooting for his next film soon. According to reliable sources, Mohit's next is an epic love story with music set against the backdrop of gangsters and assassins. "Mohit has locked a script and is looking to start shooting for the film by the end of 2026. He has full support from producer Aditya Chopra, as the duo is all set to embark on the journey of creating something as special as Saiyaara. "According to our source, Mohit Suri has approached Ranbir Kapoor to play the lead role, and a couple of rounds of meetings have already taken place. "Mohit has the dream of working with Ranbir Kapoor for the longest time. The success of Saiyaara and the support of Aditya Chopra have now given him the opportunity to cast Ranbir. Ranbir is also excited to collaborate with Mohit, but has not committed to the film yet. He is still sorting his calendar, as both Love and War and Ramayana are delayed," a source told Bollywood Hungama. The source also informed us that Ranbir has really liked the script and has informed Mohit of the tremendous theatrical potential it holds. "It has a big scope for music too, and if Ranbir does it, it could be one of the last love stories of his career. He will take a final call towards the middle of 2026. Mohit and Adi are meanwhile starting pre-production for the film. Even if Ra... #Aditya_Chopra #SCOOP #Ranbir_Kapoor #Ranbir #Yash_Raj #Mohit_Suri #Mohit #Raj_Films #gangster-backed_musical #start_shooting
