Akshay Kumar Believes that a film does not need a grand promotional program or a larger-than-life spectacle to succeed at the box office. Citing Syara’s blockbuster success as an example, the actor said the romantic drama won the hearts of the audience with its music, romance and acting.Speaking to IANS, inexhaustible Asked about the growing belief that only event films and multi-starrs are succeeding in theatres, a view recently echoed by actor R Madhavan.
‘The fate of the film will continue’
Responding to the controversy, Akshay said that the success of a film ultimately depends on his luck.“If it’s the fate of the film, it will succeed somehow,” he said.The actor then pointed to newcomers starring Saiya Ahan Pandey And Anit PaddaAs proof that content can win without extensive promotional events
‘Which event did Saiara do?’
Recalling the film, Akshay asked director Ahmed Khan, who was present during the conversation, to remind him of its title.“A movie recently came out about a new boy and a new girl. What was that movie?” she asked.After Ahmed Khan replied, “Sayara,” Akshay continued, “Yes, Saiara. Was there any event in the film? I want to ask, was there any event in the film? There was no event. It was just that its songs worked, and the romance in the film worked. It caught on. The boy and the girl acted well, and they were lucky that the film took off.”
About Sayara
Directed by Mohit Suri and backed by Yash Raj Films, Saiara starred in debutant Ahan Pandey opposite Aneet Padda. The romantic drama emerged as one of the biggest Hindi blockbusters of 2025, becoming the third highest-grossing Hindi film of the year and the highest-grossing Indian romantic film of all time.The film is also believed to be inspired by the 2004 South Korean romantic drama A Moment to Remember.
