Filmmaker Kush Sinha, brother of Sonakshi Sinha, recently opened up about his film *Nikita Roy*’s struggle at the box office, pointing fingers at the massive success of Mohit Suri’s *Saiyaara*.
The Big Box Office Battle
July 18 saw three Hindi films hit the screens: Mohit Suri’s *Saiyaara*, Kush Sinha’s *Nikita Roy*, and Anupam Kher’s *Tanvi the Great*. While *Saiyaara*, starring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, emerged as a runaway success, raking in over Rs 250 crore, the other two films significantly underperformed.
Both *Nikita Roy* and *Tanvi the Great* have hovered around the Rs 2 crore mark, a stark contrast to *Saiyaara*’s blockbuster status. This disparity has led to discussions about how one film’s success can overshadow others.
Riding the ‘Saiyaara’ Wave
In a recent interview, Kush Sinha addressed *Nikita Roy*’s disappointing box office performance. He acknowledged that his film was caught in the “wave” created by *Saiyaara*, which nobody could have anticipated.
Despite the tough competition, Sinha mentioned that theatre chains recognized the merit in his film and continued to screen it. He also shared encouraging words from his father, Shatrughan Sinha, who advised him not to lose hope.
Sinha noted that while *Tanvi the Great* was reportedly removed from theatres, *Nikita Roy* managed to hold its ground, even seeing a 40%-50% increase in screens during its second week. He congratulated the *Saiyaara* team and YRF for their unexpected success with a romantic film featuring new faces.
Originality and Allegations
Kush Sinha expressed pride in *Nikita Roy*’s originality, stating that it is an “entirely original film” with no plagiarized content. He emphasized his commitment to telling original stories and only making official remakes if he ever chooses to do so.
His comments come amidst whispers of plagiarism surrounding *Saiyaara*, with allegations that one of its songs might have been copied. Sinha subtly referenced these discussions, asserting that it’s up to the makers of *Saiyaara* to address and clear their names.
- Three films released on July 18: *Saiyaara*, *Nikita Roy*, and *Tanvi the Great*.
- *Saiyaara* became a massive blockbuster, earning over Rs 250 crore.
- *Nikita Roy* and *Tanvi the Great* struggled, both around Rs 2 crore.
- Kush Sinha attributed *Nikita Roy*’s underperformance to the “Saiyaara wave.”
- Sinha highlighted *Nikita Roy*’s originality amidst plagiarism allegations against *Saiyaara*.
The stark difference in box office fortunes between *Saiyaara* and its competitors highlights the unpredictable nature of film releases and the impact of audience reception on a film’s journey.
