Saiyaara stars Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda reunite for next love story shooting begins in October

Mumbai: In an exciting reunion, actors Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda are set to come together once again for their next film, with principal photography kicking off in October. The untitled project, backed by Yash Raj Films, promises to be a mature and unconventional love story that also features action sequences, marking a departure from their earlier collaboration, Saiyaara.

According to a report by Mid-Day, director Mohit Suri conducted look tests for the lead actors in July and August, preparing them for the upcoming shoot. The first phase of filming will take place at an indoor set at YRF Studios in Andheri, focusing on introducing the characters of Ahaan and Aneet, along with scenes set in their respective homes.

Afterward, the production will shift to Goa in November, where the love story is expected to progress further. If the schedule remains on track, the film is projected to conclude by December.

A source close to the project revealed to Mid-Day that the film aims to steer clear of typical romantic conventions. It is being crafted as a quirky and unconventional love story, with Mohit conducting the look tests ahead of the shooting to ensure the right direction. The film's producer, Akshaye Widhani, CEO of Yash Raj Films, emphasized that he desired something distinct from a bubblegum romance.

He emphasized that the story would be mature and unconventional, much like Mohit's preference for such narratives. Unlike Saiyaara, this film will incorporate action elements as well.

The project has seen some confusion over its title, with earlier reports suggesting it was titled Satranga. However, sources close to the production clarified that this was incorrect, and the film remains officially unnamed as it progresses into the shooting phase.

Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda's connection dates back to their breakout role in Saiyaara, which became a commercial success, both domestically and internationally. After Saiyaara's release, both actors embarked on other projects. Panday was involved in an action film directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, while Padda worked on the series Shakti Shalini.

Both actors are expected to complete their current commitments before fully immersing themselves in Mohit Suri's film. Once this project wraps, Mohit Suri plans to take on another major collaboration with producer Ram Gopal Varma, a gangster drama set to begin filming in early 2027. For now, the focus remains on Panday and Padda's second collaboration with Mohit Suri, with Yash Raj Films clearly betting on the pairing as a successful force in the industry.