Ananya Panday praised her brother Ahaan Panday's debut film Saiyaara, calling him 'magic' in a heartfelt Instagram story on Saturday. "Dadi would be proud," she added, also praising co-star Aneet Padda's voice and charm. The film, released on July 18, has received overwhelming love from audiences, who've lauded Ahaan's powerful performance and his strong on-screen chemistry with Aneet.

Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda’s film Saiyaara, which released on Friday (July 18), has been creating a storm at the theatres, with the audience sharing overwhelmingly positive reviews. Netizens have praised Ahaan's impactful performance and his crackling chemistry with Aneet. What made the appreciation even more special was a heartfelt review from Ahaan's cousin, actress Ananya Panday, who called her brother 'magic.'

Ananya Panday Lauds Brother Ahaan Panday

Taking to her Instagram story on Saturday, Ananya wrote, "No one does heartbreak and love like you Mohit Suri. Cried and smiled and then cried some more.My brother, you are MAGIC. You know how I feel — Dadi would be proud. @ahaanpandayy and @aneetpadda, you are so so lovely and magnetic, and I'm obsessed with your voice."

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Ananya also penned a sweet note to YRF’s casting director, Shanoo Sharma, expressing her gratitude and wrote, "I know what you want for me, but you know what I want from you. Thank you for your unwavering belief in my brother. You are the best."

Saiyaara Box Office

The film has collected Rs 21.25 crore at the domestic box office on its opening day, the makers announced on Saturday. The romantic drama, directed by Mohit Suri and produced by YRF, has made a strong start at the ticket counters.

Despite Ahaan and Aneet not promoting the film or giving interviews, Saiyaara's songs, especially the title track, became a rage on social media. Netizens have praised the makers for pulling off such a powerful and unconventional strategy.

About Saiyaara

The film features Ahaan Panday as Krish Kapoor, an aspiring singer, and Aneet Padda as Vaani Batra, a former singer who has turned lyricist and writes songs for Krish. Circumstances bring them together to collaborate on a song, and soon, love blossoms between them.

But every love story comes with a twist, and Krish and Vaani’s romance is no exception, as they find themselves facing a major hurdle.