Filmmaker Kussh S Sinha, whose latest film Nikita Roy starring his sister Sonakshi Sinha released alongside the runaway hit Saiyaara and Tanvi The Great, has spoken up about the stiff competition at the box office — and seemingly taken a subtle jab at the ongoing plagiarism buzz surrounding Saiyaara.
Kussh S Sinha talks about his ‘original script’ while addressing Saiyaara success: “We haven’t plagiarised content from anywhere”
In a candid interview with Dainik Bhaskar, Kush reflected on the challenge of releasing three films on the same day. While Nikita Roy and Tanvi The Great are struggling to make a dent, Saiyaara has taken 2025 by storm, becoming a cultural and commercial phenomenon.
“We tried to get more screens, but sometimes, some films are swept along by a wave,” Kussh admitted. “At the same time, whichever theatre chains we’ve spoken to, they’ve seen the merit in the film and they’ve held on to it. Three films were released on the same day, and while everybody knows about the film that performed so well, the other film lost theatres.”
Despite the competition, Kussh maintained an optimistic tone. “Our film has survived the storm and has entered week two with 40%-50% increase in theatres,” he said, suggesting that Nikita Roy is gradually finding its footing among audiences.
In a gracious note, he congratulated Yash Raj Films (YRF), the production house behind Saiyaara. “Nobody anticipated this wave, and box office results aren’t in our hands. I’m happy that a romantic film starring two newcomers has done so well. I’m happy for YRF, and I want to congratulate them.”
However, when asked about the swirling plagiarism controversy involving Saiyaara — speculated to bear striking similarities to a Korean romantic drama — Kussh subtly distanced himself from such practices. “The best thing is that it is an entirely original film, we haven’t plagiarised content from anywhere,” he emphasized.
He further added, “There have been discussions, but that is for them to answer. It’s up to them to clear their names. But I’ve always been clear that I want to tell original stories, and if I ever do a remake, it will be an official remake. Others might not share this point of view, and that’s up to them.”
Kussh S Sinha’s words strike a balance between professionalism and quiet conviction, as he steers his film forward amid the noise surrounding Saiyaara’s meteoric rise.
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