Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda’s debut film, “Saiyaara,” has shattered box office expectations, crossing the massive Rs 100 crore mark in just four days.
Newcomers Rule the Box Office
“Saiyaara,” directed by Mohit Suri, has taken the Hindi cinema box office by storm. Featuring two fresh faces, Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, the film’s immediate success is a significant highlight, especially when the industry has faced a recent lull in hits.
Both critics and audiences have showered “Saiyaara” with glowing reviews. Its impressive performance is being widely applauded, proving that strong content can drive collections regardless of star power.
A Dream Run Continues
The film began its box office journey on Friday, collecting a solid Rs 21.5 crore. It saw remarkable growth over the weekend, pulling in Rs 26 crore on Saturday and a massive Rs 35.75 crore on Sunday.
“Saiyaara” then successfully passed the crucial Monday test. It earned Rs 22.5 crore, bringing its total domestic collection to an impressive Rs 105.75 crore. What’s more, its Monday earnings were even higher than its opening Friday, a strong indicator of its audience appeal.
Breaking Records and Surpassing Big Names
Within just three days, “Saiyaara” surpassed the lifetime collections of debut films like Alia Bhatt’s “Student Of The Year 1” and Ananya Panday’s “Student Of The Year 2.” This rapid climb highlights its exceptional pull.
The film has now positioned itself among the highest-earning Hindi films of 2025. It has outpaced the lifetime domestic earnings of “Kesari Chapter 2” (starring Akshay Kumar and Ananya Panday) and Sunny Deol’s “Jaat.” Its next target is to surpass Salman Khan’s “Sikandar,” which stands at Rs 110.1 crore in domestic collections.
A Much-Needed Romantic Hit
Audiences have been craving a good romantic film, and “Saiyaara” has delivered spectacularly. It has significantly outperformed many recent romantic releases in its first four days.
For context, Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh’s “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani” collected Rs 52.92 crore in its first four days. Similarly, Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon’s “Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya” made Rs 30.75 crore, and Ranbir Kapoor’s “Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar” collected Rs 53.16 crore in the same timeframe.
- “Saiyaara” crossed Rs 100 crore domestically in just four days.
- It marked a successful debut for Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda.
- The film outperformed many established romantic hits in its opening weekend.
- Its strong Monday collection indicates sustained audience interest.
“Saiyaara” is not just a commercial success; it’s a testament to how compelling storytelling and fresh talent can captivate audiences and redefine box office expectations.
