Mohit Suri thanks Sandeep Reddy Vanga for being the "first one to openly support Saiyaara"

Mohit Suri thanks Sandeep Reddy Vanga for being the "first one to openly support Saiyaara"

As Saiyaara continues its golden run at the box office, winning hearts and applause across the nation, filmmaker Mohit Suri has taken a moment to acknowledge a fellow director whose early support meant the world to him — Sandeep Reddy Vanga.

On Instagram, Mohit Suri shared a heartfelt appreciation post, thanking Sandeep Reddy Vanga for being the "first one to openly support and express generous belief in Saiyaara." Alongside a candid picture of Vanga, Suri wrote, "Sandeep, @imvangasandeep, thank you for being the first one to openly support and express your generous belief in Saiyaara. It meant the world coming from a filmmaker whose craft I deeply admire."

He further praised Vanga’s unique storytelling, saying, "I've always respected the raw emotion, fearlessness and intensity you bring to your stories. It reminds me why we do what we do — to move people, to connect. Grateful to walk this path alongside storytellers like you. Here's to more powerful cinema and always a fan!"

This public acknowledgment is more than just a thank-you note — it’s a glimpse into the camaraderie between two directors who believe in emotional, raw, and bold storytelling.

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Mohit Suri, known for his emotionally rich films in the romance and drama space, has previously spoken up in defense of Sandeep Reddy Vanga's often-debated films. In an earlier interview with Filmygyan, Suri said, "I love his films. Hum banate hai use controversial (We make his films controversial). Ye same kahaani aap kisi gangster ke sath karo – Bhatt sahab ne kiya hai Sadak mein. We are from that school of cinema."

He continued, "Ram Gopal Varma has made such films too. Everyone has the right to make their films. You have a right to like it or not like it."

Defending the creative choices in Vanga's work, Suri added, "Very few people think Arjun Reddy and Kabir Singh have no difference. I feel there is a big difference between the two films. There is more emotion in the second part. I loved Animal. I messaged him during Animal that I am a Sandeep Reddy Vanga fan."