Have you heard? Sooraj Barjatya to bring `age appropriate` love story for Salman

Age appropriate prem kahaani for Salman

Filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya, currently promoting his upcoming TV show, Mannpasand Ki Shaadi, has revealed that he is working on a film with Salman Khan, which may see the actor return as Prem. “Thoda waqt hai. We are working on the story of the film with Salman. But we will also have to have an age-appropriate script for the same,” Sooraj said. He confirmed that his next project is a family entertainer with a love story, in his signature style. “We will be announcing the film soon, probably in November. It’s a family drama and a love story. I feel responsible towards giving our audiences the stories that we believe and celebrate.” The director and Salman last collaborated on Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015).

Reel to real love story in the making

(L-R) Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda

Actors Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda’s off-screen chemistry has become a talking point after Saiyaara. The film, which has earned over R500 crore worldwide, is now the highest-grossing romantic film in Indian cinema history. At a recent success bash in Mumbai, the duo were seen sharing a quiet conversation and leaving the party together, sparking fan buzz online. “They look cute together,” wrote one Reddit user, while another commented, “Hope they carry on the success in the future too.” Directed by Mohit Suri, Saiyaara, has been praised for its emotional depth, heartfelt performances and hit music, making it the second-highest grosser of 2025 after Vicky kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna’s Chhaava.

Covering up a massive Rs 122 crore budget

Aamir Khan in ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’

Superstar Aamir Khan has disclosed that his latest film Sitaare Zameen Par was made on a budget of about R122 crore, rising from an initial R96 crore after he bought out a partner who opposed his decision to reject lucrative OTT deals. Speaking on Matthew Belloni’s podcast, The Town, Aamir admitted he is yet to recover the investment, saying, “I hope that I make the money back, and right now both YouTube and I are separately promoting it on the platform.” The actor revealed the pay-per-view release on YouTube has exceeded expectations, with separate budgets allocated for theatrical and digital runs. Industry analyst Komal Nahta claimed Prime Video had offered Rs 120 crore, which Aamir turned down. Directed by RS Prasanna, the movie has earned approximately Rs 276 crore at the worldwide box-office so far. “It [pay-per-view model] is a great opportunity for indie filmmakers who don’t get distribution in theatres,” Aamir concluded.