Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda’s debut film Saiyaara is set to continue its box office dominance with no major Hindi film releases scheduled for July 25, giving it an uninterrupted two-week theatrical run.
Directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Yash Raj Films, Saiyaara released on July 18 and has already crossed the ₹100-crore mark within just four days, placing it among the top five highest-grossing films of 2025. The film debuted alongside Anupam Kher’s Tanvi the Great, which opened to lukewarm reviews and posed little competition.
With no new Hindi titles hitting theatres this Friday, Saiyaara will continue its solo streak. Notably, Ajay Devgn and Sanjay Dutt’s Son of Sardaar 2, initially slated for July 25, has been pushed to August 1 to avoid direct competition with the Saiyaara juggernaut. The film will now clash with Dharma Productions’ Dhadak 2.
Meanwhile, Kajol and Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Sarzameen is skipping a theatrical release altogether and will premiere directly on JioHotstar on July 25. Similarly, Param Sundari starring Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor, which was earlier expected to release this week, has been delayed.
The only potential challenger to Saiyaara at the box office is Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps, releasing the same day. With a massive $200 million budget, the film marks the 37th installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the second reboot of the Fantastic Four series.
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Saiyaara, a romantic drama, has captivated audiences with strong performances and a compelling narrative. Its rapid ascent at the box office places it in elite company alongside Chhaava (₹601 crore), Housefull 5 (₹183 crore), Raid 2 (₹173 crore), and Sitaare Zameen Par (₹163 crore), the spiritual sequel to Aamir Khan’s 2007 classic Taare Zameen Par.
In summary: With no Hindi competition until August, Saiyaara is poised to extend its theatrical success and could significantly climb the year’s box office rankings.
Source: NDTV