Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda’s film “Saiyaara” has emerged as a massive box office success, surpassing major hits like RRR (Hindi) and Dhoom 3 in just 13 days.
Saiyaara’s Remarkable Run
The film, now in its second week, has achieved an impressive milestone, collecting Rs 273.5 crore nett in India over 13 days, according to industry tracker Sacnilk. Globally, “Saiyaara” has raked in a staggering Rs 413.75 crore.
On its 13th day in cinemas, the Mohit Suri directorial added another Rs 7 crore to its growing collection, showcasing its consistent appeal to audiences nationwide.
An Unforeseen Blockbuster
“Saiyaara” took the industry by surprise with its strong opening day collection of Rs 21.5 crore. Its first weekend was equally impressive, pulling in Rs 83.25 crore, a figure that exceeded expectations given the absence of traditional big stars.
Positive word-of-mouth and audience appreciation on social media played a crucial role in its continued success. The film concluded its first week with a substantial Rs 172.75 crore. Even its second weekend remained robust, contributing Rs 74.5 crore, cementing its position as a major hit.
Breaking Records and Setting Benchmarks
“Saiyaara” has already outperformed several notable films. It has surpassed the lifetime collections of “Dhoom 3” (Rs 271.07 crore) and the Hindi version of “RRR” (Rs 272.78 crore).
Currently, it stands as the second-most successful film of the year, trailing only Vicky Kaushal’s “Chhaava,” which had a much longer theatrical run of 10 weeks and collected around Rs 600 crore. While “Saiyaara” faced minimal competition last week, it is now up against new releases like “Son of Sardaar 2” and “Dhadak 2.”
A Different Kind of Success Story
In an era dominated by large-scale, action-heavy spectacle films, “Saiyaara”‘s romantic drama success is particularly noteworthy. Despite being backed by YRF, the film had a surprisingly low-key promotional campaign before its release.
Director Mohit Suri even revealed that producer Aditya Chopra initially anticipated a modest opening of around Rs 5 crore. This unexpected triumph highlights that compelling storytelling can still draw audiences, even without massive marketing blitzes or established box office draws.
The Journey of Ahaan Panday
Mohit Suri also shed light on Ahaan Panday’s journey, mentioning that the actor had been workshopping with YRF for seven years. Ahaan was originally slated for a larger-than-life film before the pandemic, but that project was canceled due to industry shifts.
This setback was a significant blow for Ahaan, who had high hopes for his debut. His performance in “Saiyaara” has clearly resonated with viewers, turning a challenging situation into a triumphant debut.
- “Saiyaara” earned Rs 273.5 crore nett in India in 13 days.
- Its worldwide collection is Rs 413.75 crore.
- The film has surpassed the box office collections of “Dhoom 3” and “RRR” (Hindi version).
- It is currently the second-highest grossing film of the year.
- “Saiyaara”‘s success was unexpected, given its low-key promotion and lack of established stars.
“Saiyaara”‘s continued performance will be closely watched as it faces new competition in the coming days, solidifying its place as one of the year’s biggest cinematic surprises.