The romantic drama Saiyaara, starring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has become a box office phenomenon, exceeding expectations and achieving remarkable milestones. Directed by Mohit Suri and backed by Yash Raj Films (YRF), the film has not only provided a successful launchpad for its lead actors but has also rewritten several Bollywood records.
Released on July 18, Saiyaara has taken the box office by storm, delivering one of the biggest openings for a newcomer-led film in Indian cinema history. On its first day, the film earned ₹25 crore in India, attracting approximately 9.75 lakh viewers to theaters. This marked the highest opening day ever for a Hindi film led by debutants, surpassing the previous record held by Dhadak (₹8.76 crore) in 2018.
The film's success continued throughout the weekend, with collections rising to ₹26 crore on Saturday and peaking at ₹35.75 crore on Sunday. This strong performance led to an opening weekend haul of ₹83 crore in India, establishing a new benchmark for debutant-led films and placing it among the top five Bollywood openers of 2025. Globally, Saiyaara grossed $11.9 million in its opening weekend, securing the ninth position on the global box office chart.
Saiyaara has crossed the ₹100 crore milestone in just four days, with its India net total reaching ₹105.75 crore and global gross nearing ₹119 crore. This unprecedented pace for a film fronted by debutants reflects the film's emotional connection with audiences, strong content, appealing music, visuals, and the lead pair's chemistry.
On its fifth day, Saiyaara continued its sensational box office run, collecting ₹25 crore and becoming the second-highest first Tuesday grosser of 2025, only behind Chhaava. What makes this achievement particularly commendable is that Saiyaara achieved it without the backing of a known franchise, A-list stars, or a holiday release. The film's success is attributed to its organic growth, driven by strong word-of-mouth, chart-topping music, and relatable performances.
The film's impressive performance has allowed it to surpass several star-powered titles, including Sitaare Zameen Par, Housefull 5, and Raid 2. By its fifth day, the film had earned ₹132.25 crore at the domestic box office, outperforming the lifetime India collections of Sikandar (₹110.1 crore) and Sky Force (₹112.75 crore).
Internationally, Saiyaara has demonstrated impressive momentum, reaching ₹151 crore in global collections by Monday. This includes an India Net Collection of ₹107.25 crore and an Overseas Collection of ₹23 crore. With this, Saiyaara has surpassed the lifetime global collections of Aashiqui 2 and has become the fifth Hindi film of 2025 to enter the ₹150 crore club.
Saiyaara's success has been attributed to several factors, including its passionate love story, melodious music, and the fresh chemistry between Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. The film has particularly resonated with the younger generation, evident from its strong opening and consistent weekday collections.
Saiyaara has not only broken records for debutant-led films but has also achieved significant milestones in terms of overall box office performance. The film's earnings have surpassed those of several major releases, including Kesari 2, Jaat, Gangubai Kathiawadi, and Stree. As of July 23, 2025, Saiyaara has become the 7th highest-grossing Hindi film of 2025, surpassing Kesari 2 and Jaat.
The success of Saiyaara has also been praised by industry peers, with stars like Anil Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, and Karan Johar applauding the newcomers' performances.
