Saiyaara, marking the debut of Ahaan Panday, has firmly established itself as one of the biggest box office successes of the year. Directed by Mohit Suri and featuring two fresh faces, the musical drama collected Rs 21 crore on Wednesday alone, pushing its total earnings to Rs 153.25 crore.
According to Sacnilk, the film saw a slight dip in earnings mid-week but maintained strong momentum, thanks in part to discounted ticket prices offered by several national cinema chains on Tuesday, July 22. The film actually saw greater footfall on Tuesday than on Monday, showcasing its growing popularity.
Saiyaara made a stellar start with an impressive Rs 83 crore in its opening weekend, ranking it among the top five highest-grossing opening weekends of 2025. By its fourth day, the film had already crossed the Rs 100 crore milestone — a benchmark even Salman Khan’s much-anticipated Sikandar failed to reach this year.
Adding to the intrigue is the fact that lead actors Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda did not participate in any pre-release promotions, sparking curiosity and buzz around the film’s organic success.
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh praised the film’s box office performance, noting, “Tuesday’s collections exceeded Monday’s, which were already higher than Friday’s. Achieving such figures during a non-holiday weekend and working weekdays is commendable. While Tuesday's discounted pricing helped, the film’s momentum speaks for itself.”
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About the Film
Backed by Yash Raj Films, Saiyaara is a poignant tale exploring themes of love, loss, and heartbreak. The story follows Krish Kapoor, a struggling musician played by Ahaan Panday, and Vaani Batra, portrayed by Aneet Padda, a young writer battling early-onset Alzheimer’s disease.
Outlook
With strong word-of-mouth and consistent box office numbers, Saiyaara shows no signs of slowing down. Having already surpassed the Rs 150 crore mark within five days, the film is now well on track to cross the Rs 200 crore milestone soon.
#With inputs from NDTV