The romantic drama "Saiyaara," directed by Mohit Suri and starring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has become a box office phenomenon, crossing the ₹250 crore mark in India within 11 days of its release. The film, produced by Akshaye Widhani under Yash Raj Films, has resonated strongly with audiences, particularly young viewers, and is performing exceptionally well both domestically and internationally.

Domestic Box Office Success

"Saiyaara" has exceeded expectations, surpassing the collections of several major films. On its eleventh day, the movie officially entered the ₹250 crore club. The film's strong second weekend propelled it closer to the ₹300 crore mark, and it is expected to reach between ₹275-300 crore in the coming days. According to early estimates, the film earned ₹1.96 crore on its second Monday, bringing the total collection to ₹249.21 crore. The movie's earnings on its second Sunday was ₹31.18 crores, bringing its total earnings to ₹248.43 crores over ten days.

The film has maintained consistent collections, with double-digit earnings for the first 10 days. "Saiyaara" has outperformed films like "Drishyam 2," "The Kerala Story," and "Krrish 3".

Overseas Performance

"Saiyaara" is also making waves overseas, having earned $8.9 million in 10 days. The film's overseas collections soared to $3.85 million during its second weekend, nearly doubling its opening weekend earnings. Trade sources indicate that "Saiyaara" is poised to become the highest overseas grosser of 2025.

In the UK, "Saiyaara" has surpassed £1 million, joining a select group of Hindi films that have achieved this benchmark. The Gulf region remains the film's strongest international market, nearing $3 million in revenue. In Australia, "Saiyaara" had a modest start but has gained momentum, approaching the A$1 million mark. Globally, the film has already crossed ₹375 crore in just 10 days.

Factors Contributing to Success

Several factors have contributed to the film's success:

• Strong Performances: Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda have made a significant impact with their debut performances, earning praise from audiences and critics alike. Aneet Padda, while having appeared in commercials and "Salaam Venky," is experiencing a breakthrough role with "Saiyaara".
• Engaging Story and Music: The film's emotional narrative and popular music have resonated with viewers. The soundtrack features compositions by Mithoon, Sachet-Parampara, Rishabh Kant, Vishal Mishra, Tanishk Bagchi, Faheem Abdullah, and Arslan Nizami.
• Positive Word-of-Mouth: The film has benefitted from strong word-of-mouth, attracting a growing audience.
• Mohit Suri's Direction: Mohit Suri's return to direction after three years has been marked by success, with "Saiyaara" being well-received by both critics and audiences.

Future Projections

"Saiyaara" is expected to continue its strong performance in the coming days, with projections estimating that it will cross ₹255 crores soon and is likely to cross ₹260 crores. The film is predicted to reach the ₹300 crore mark in the second week. If "Saiyaara" maintains its momentum against new releases, it could potentially reach ₹350 crore and conclude its theatrical run in the vicinity of ₹375-400 crore in India.

Casting Choice

Interestingly, Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani were initially considered for the lead roles before Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda were cast. Aditya Chopra suggested casting fresh faces, believing that the film's story about young people would resonate better with newcomers.