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Mohit Suri Denies Ranbir Kapoor in Next Film, Praises Actor's Appreciation of Awarapan

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Mohit Suri Denies Ranbir Kapoor in Next Film, Praises Actor's Appreciation of Awarapan

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
Analysed 18 Mar 2026·4 sources analysed·India·Entertainment
Mohit Suri Denies Ranbir Kapoor in Next Film, Praises Actor's Appreciation of AwarapanPrevious

Director Mohit Suri recently clarified that Ranbir Kapoor is not part of his next film, dispelling rumors of their collaboration. Suri expressed admiration for Kapoor, noting his rare appreciation for Suri's 2008 film Awarapan, which flopped initially but gained cult status. Mohit praised Ranbir's depth as an actor and expressed a genuine desire to work with him in the future. Suri's latest film, Saiyaara, starring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, was a major success in 2025.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 4 sources

We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (74/100). Lens Score 38/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • hindustantimes— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • timesnow— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • timesnow— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
74%
AI analysis of 4 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 18 Mar 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 4 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles focus on entertainment industry news without political content. They represent perspectives from the director Mohit Suri and mention Ranbir Kapoor's views indirectly. Coverage is centered on professional relationships and film appreciation, reflecting neutral industry reporting without political framing or partisan viewpoints.

Sentiment — Positive (74/100)

The overall tone is positive and respectful, highlighting mutual admiration between Mohit Suri and Ranbir Kapoor. While rumors of collaboration are denied, the sentiment conveys optimism about potential future work. The success of Suri's recent film Saiyaara adds a favorable context, balancing the discussion of past box office performance with current achievements.

How 4 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
hindustantimesMohit Suri reveals if 'great star' Ranbir Kapoor will star in his next film, says he 'genuinely wants to work with him'CenterPositive
timesnowRanbir Kapoor Appreciated Awarapan Even When It Flopped: Mohit Suri Calls Ramayana Actor 'Great'CenterPositive
timesnowRanbir Kapoor Appreciated Awarapan Even When It Flopped: Mohit Suri Calls Ramayana Actor 'Great'CenterPositive
news18'Ranbir Kapoor Is Not In My Next Film': Mohit Suri Sets The Record Straight, Wishes To Work With HimCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

news18 broke this story on 18 Mar, 06:41 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    news1818 Mar, 06:41 am
    'Ranbir Kapoor Is Not In My Next Film': Mohit Suri Sets The Record Straight, Wishes To Work With Him
  2. 2
    timesnow18 Mar, 07:41 am
    Ranbir Kapoor Appreciated Awarapan Even When It Flopped: Mohit Suri Calls Ramayana Actor 'Great'
  3. 3
    timesnow18 Mar, 08:02 am
    Ranbir Kapoor Appreciated Awarapan Even When It Flopped: Mohit Suri Calls Ramayana Actor 'Great'
  4. 4
    hindustantimes18 Mar, 02:17 pm
    Mohit Suri reveals if 'great star' Ranbir Kapoor will star in his next film, says he 'genuinely wants to work with him'

Lens Score breakdown

38/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Corporate
Yash Raj Films

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Location
India
Sources analysed
4
Last analysed
18 Mar 2026
Key entities
Ranbir KapoorMohit SuriRamayanaBlockbuster (entertainment)Emraan HashmiCult followingBox officeFilmmakingRomance filmYash Raj FilmsVariety (magazine)India