Mohit Suri’s directorial Saiyaara continues its dream run at the box office, turning into one of the year’s biggest success stories. Starring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, the romantic drama has now crossed the Rs 200 crore mark within just nine days of its theatrical release.
Saiyaara Hits Rs 200 Cr In 9 Days
The film kicked off with a strong opening of Rs 21.5 crore on day 1 and showed significant growth over the weekend, raking in Rs 26 crore on day 2 and Rs 35.75 crore on day 3. After a slight dip on day 4 with Rs 24 crore, the film remained steady during the weekdays with collections of Rs 25 crore on day 5, Rs 21.5 crore day 6, and Rs 19 crore on day 7. By the end of its first week, Saiyaara had collected an impressive Rs 172.75 crore. Entering its second weekend, the Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda starrer added Rs 18 crore on day 8.
According to Sacnilk early estimates, the romantic drama witnessed a big jump on the second Saturday with an estimated Rs 26.5 crore. With this, the film’s total box office collection over 9 days stands at a massive Rs 217.25 crore.
This milestone cements Saiyaara as the second Hindi film of 2025 to cross Rs 200 crore, joining the ranks of the February blockbuster Chhaava. The Vicky Kaushal-Rashmika Mandanna starrer had entered the 200 crore club in a similar timeframe and remains the highest grossing Hindi film of the year so far with Rs 270 crore net.
About Saiyaara:
‘Saiyaara’ is an intense love story between the artistic souls Krish and Vaani, who fall in love despite coming from different worlds. The movie also stars Alam Khan, Geeta Agarwal, Rajesh Kumar, Varun Badola, Shaad Randhawa, Sid Makkar, Shaan Groverr and Neil Dutta.
Produced under the banner of Yash Raj Films, the movie is directed by Mohit Suri. For the unversed, Mohit is well-known for his sad yet intense love stories that have been well-received by the audience. He has previously directed ‘Awarapan’, ‘Ek Villain’, ‘Aashiqui 2’, ‘Woh Lamhe’, ‘Raaz: The Mysterious Continues’, ‘Murder 2’, ‘Hamari Adhuri Kahani’, ‘Malang’ and many more.
Saiyaara is Ahaan Panday’s first project, whereas, Aneet has starred in a web series titled ‘Big Girl Don’t Cry’.
