Saiyaara’s Impressive Box Office Debut

Mohit Suri’s latest directorial venture, Saiyaara, has made a significant impact at the box office, securing its place among the top five highest opening weekends of 2025. The film, which marks the big-screen debut of Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, collected an impressive Rs 83 crore in its opening weekend. This achievement highlights the film’s strong appeal and audience interest.

Weekend Earnings Breakdown

According to a report by Sacnilk, Saiyaara earned Rs 37 crore on its first Sunday alone. The film opened with Rs 21 crore on Friday and continued its momentum with Rs 25 crore on Saturday. These figures not only demonstrate the film’s popularity but also its potential to maintain a strong performance in the coming weeks.

Surpassing Previous Hits

Saiyaara has already outperformed Mohit Suri’s previous successful films such as Ek Villain and Aashiqui 2, which had opening collections of Rs 16 crore and Rs 6.1 crore, respectively. The film’s ability to attract large audiences is evident from its high occupancy rates, with evening shows reaching 88.15% occupancy.

Setting New Benchmarks for Newcomers

The film has set new benchmarks for movies led by newcomers, surpassing the lifetime India net collection of Student of the Year, which was Rs 70 crore. Saiyaara is also on track to overtake Dhadak’s lifetime earnings of Rs 95.12 crore, further solidifying its success.

About the Film

Produced by Yash Raj Films, Saiyaara explores themes of love, loss, and heartbreak. Ahaan Pandey stars as Krish Kapoor, a struggling musician, while Aneet Padda plays Vaani Batra, a young writer diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. The film’s poignant narrative and strong performances have resonated with audiences.

Conclusion

With its remarkable opening weekend performance and potential to break more records, Saiyaara is poised to become one of the standout films of 2025. Its success underscores the effective storytelling and direction by Mohit Suri, as well as the promising debuts of its lead actors.