Mohit Suri’s romantic drama “Saiyaara,” featuring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has become the second-highest Hindi grosser of 2025, continuing its phenomenal run at the box office.
Saiyaara’s Box Office Triumph
“Saiyaara” has truly impressed audiences and critics alike since its release. The film maintained its strong momentum even into its second Saturday, showcasing consistent performance.
On Day 9, the movie recorded a significant 47.22% growth, collecting an impressive Rs 26.25 crore. This robust earning pushed its total net collection in India to Rs 217.25 crore.
Globally, “Saiyaara” has also made a mark, with its worldwide collection reaching a staggering Rs 281.75 crore.
Climbing the Ranks of 2025
This remarkable success has elevated “Saiyaara” to a prominent position in the 2025 box office rankings. It has now surpassed several highly anticipated films.
The Mohit Suri directorial has overtaken big names like Aamir Khan’s “Sitaare Zameen Par,” Ajay Devgn’s “Raid 2,” and even Akshay Kumar’s “Housefull 5.” This makes it the second-highest domestic grosser in India for the year.
Currently, it stands only behind Vicky Kaushal’s “Chhaava,” solidifying its status as a major success story for the year.
Audience Engagement Across Cities
The film continues to attract large crowds, evident from its strong footfalls nationwide. On its second Saturday, “Saiyaara” registered an impressive overall occupancy of 39.85% across 5,963 shows.
Chennai led the charge with an outstanding 74.25% occupancy from 64 shows, closely followed by Bengaluru at 70.50% across 306 shows. Major metropolitan areas also showed strong interest.
Mumbai recorded a healthy 39.75% occupancy from 1,022 shows, while Delhi-NCR wasn’t far behind with 41.75% across 1,404 shows, indicating widespread appeal.
Industry Applauds New Talent
The success of “Saiyaara,” particularly with its debutant lead actors, has been a welcome sign for the Hindi film industry. Veteran actor Akshay Kumar recently shared his positive thoughts on the film’s performance.
Akshay stated that it’s “the best thing that has happened” for the industry to see new talent achieve such a successful film. He warmly welcomed Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, expressing genuine happiness for their achievement.
Key Takeaways from Saiyaara’s Success
- “Saiyaara” collected Rs 26.25 crore on Day 9, showing 47.22% growth.
- Its net India total is Rs 217.25 crore, with a worldwide collection of Rs 281.75 crore.
- It is now the second-highest Hindi grosser of 2025 in India.
- The film has surpassed “Sitaare Zameen Par,” “Raid 2,” and “Housefull 5.”
- Audience occupancy rates remain high, especially in southern cities like Chennai and Bengaluru.
Produced by Yash Raj Films, “Saiyaara” premiered on July 18, setting a new benchmark for debutant-led films and proving the power of a compelling story.
