Key Points:
- Mohit Suri’s romantic musical Saiyaara, starring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, crossed ₹304 crore net in India and ₹500 crore worldwide within just 19 days of release.
- The film set a new milestone by outgrossing the lifetime earnings of both Padmaavat (₹302.15 crore) and Sultan (₹300.45 crore) at the Indian box office.
- Saiyaara is now the second-highest-grossing Indian film of 2025, trailing only Chhaava.
- The movie opened with a stellar ₹21 crore, crossed ₹172.75 crore in its first week, and continued strong despite new releases and competition.
- Overseas collections alone contributed over ₹129 crore, boosting Saiyaara’s global total past ₹500 crore—a major feat for debut stars.
Mumbai: Saiyaara, directed by Mohit Suri and featuring first-time leads Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, is rewriting the record books of Indian cinema. Released on July 18, 2025, the film’s heartwarming music, youth appeal, and strong storytelling have brought an unprecedented response at the box office.
Box Office Journey & Records
- Opening Day: ₹21.5 crore set the tone for a spectacular run.
- First Week Total: ₹172.75 crore, among the top debut weeks in Indian cinema.
- Second Week: Maintained momentum with a strong ₹107.75 crore.
- Third Weekend: The movie posted ₹6.75 crore (Saturday), ₹8 crore (Sunday), and ₹2.5 crore (Monday).
- 19-Day India Net: ₹304.60 crore, surpassing Padmaavat and Sultan.
- 19-Day India Gross: Over ₹362 crore.
- Overseas Gross: Approximately ₹129–133 crore, driven by major markets like the UAE, North America, and Australia.
- Worldwide Gross: ₹502.4 crore as of August 6 making Saiyaara one of only two Bollywood movies to hit the ₹500 crore mark in 2025.
Key Achievements
- First-ever debutant-led Hindi film to enter the 300 crore club in India and the 500 crore club worldwide.
- Surpassed giants: Outperformed the final box office of Padmaavat, Sultan, Tiger 3, and War within just 19 days.
- 16th highest-grossing Hindi movie of all time and second only to Chhaava in 2025.
- Rave reviews: Both critics and audiences praised the film’s musical score and moving performances, driving repeat viewings and robust word-of-mouth.
The Story & Global Appeal
Saiyaara follows Krish Kapur (Ahaan Panday), a passionate musician, and Vaani (Aneet Padda), an aspiring journalist with early-onset Alzheimer’s, whose romance is shaped by hope, heartbreak, and music. Its universal themes and emotional depth have resonated powerfully with international audiences, fueling massive earnings overseas.
What’s Next?
With such momentum, Saiyaara may soon challenge even bigger Bollywood blockbusters. Its box office legs remain strong despite heavy competition from new hits like Mahavatar Narsimha and Dhadak 2. For director Mohit Suri and Yash Raj Films, Saiyaara marks a bold comeback and a reaffirmation of the audience’s love for musical romances.
Saiyaara’s box office domination is a game-changer for Bollywood debuts, changing perceptions of what fresh faces and heartfelt storytelling can achieve in a blockbuster-driven industry. The film’s stunning numbers have set a new industry benchmark for newcomers and musical romances alike.
