
Siddharth Anand wowed by Mohit Suri's ‘best film’ Saiyaara, demands sequel; compliments Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda
Pointers by Sushmita Shetty 29-Jul-2025
- Siddharth Anand called Mohit Suri’s ‘Saiyaara’ his best film and praised the direction.
- Anand specifically lauded newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda for their compelling performances.
- The film became a surprise blockbuster and one of 2025’s top-grossing Hindi movies.
- Anand requested Suri to make a sequel, citing fan demand for more of Krish and Vaani.
- ‘Saiyaara’s huge box office and critical acclaim revived interest in romantic dramas this year.

Kingdom worldwide box office collection day 1: Vijay Deverakonda gets a personal best, beats The Family Star lifetime
Pointers by Sushmita Shetty 01-Aug-2025
- 'Kingdom' collected ₹39 crore worldwide on its first day, marking Vijay’s biggest opener.
- The film's Indian net collection was ₹15.50 crore across all languages on Day 1.
- Vijay Deverakonda surpassed the lifetime global earnings of 'The Family Star' and 'Dear Comrade'.
- Premieres in the US drew over $900,000, the highest for Vijay Deverakonda.
- Critics and audiences gave positive reviews, hailing it as a strong comeback for the star.

Son of Sardaar 2 advance booking open; Ajay Devgn, Mrunal Thakur film tickets rolled out at 50% discount for day 1
Pointers by Sushmita Shetty 30-Jul-2025
- Advance booking for Son of Sardaar 2 is now open for the August 1, 2025 release.
- Day one tickets are available at a special introductory 50% discount for all viewers.
- The film stars Ajay Devgn, Mrunal Thakur, and marks the final appearance of Mukul Dev.
- The comedy-drama sequel is set in Scotland and promises a blend of humor and emotion.
- Produced by Devgn Films and Jio Studios, it will stream on Netflix after eight weeks.

Thammudu OTT release: When and where to watch Nithiin, Laya's family drama
Pointers by Sushmita Shetty 28-Jul-2025
- Thammudu, starring Nithiin and Laya, will premiere on Netflix on August 1, 2025.
- The film is available in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada languages.
- It is an emotional family drama centered on the bond between siblings Jai and Jhansi.
- After a lukewarm theatrical run from July 4, the OTT release gives it a wider reach.
- Directed by Venu Sriram with music by B. Ajaneesh Loknath, the film features a strong supporting cast.

'I've heard harrowing stories of sons throwing out fathers’: Anupam Kher reveals why he still lives in a rented home
Pointers by Sushmita Shetty 26-Jul-2025
- Anupam Kher lives in a rented home despite four decades of acting success.
- He avoids buying property to prevent family disputes and protect future harmony.
- Kher recalls hearing distressing real-life stories of children discarding elderly parents over property.
- He believes money is easier to distribute peacefully than dividing inherited property.
- For Kher, financial freedom and personal legacy matter more than traditional homeownership.