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Saiyaara Soars: Ahaan Panday-Aneet Padda’s Debut Smashes Records with ₹20 Crore Opening


Updated: July 19, 2025 12:05

Image Source : The Daily Jagran
Mohit Suri’s romantic drama Saiyaara has taken the box office by storm, delivering a historic debut for newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. Released on July 18, the film has outperformed expectations and even eclipsed the opening day collections of cult favorite Aashiqui 2.
 
Opening Day Triumph
  • Saiyaara earned ₹20 crore on Day 1, making it the fourth biggest opener of 2025 and the highest ever for a film led by debutants.
  • The film surpassed Aashiqui 2’s ₹6.10 crore debut and outshone recent releases like Sitaare Zameen Par (₹10.7 crore) and Sky Force (₹12.25 crore).
  • Occupancy rates hit 49.90% nationwide, with night shows peaking at 66.62%. Delhi NCR led with 815 shows and over 60% occupancy.
Audience Buzz and Regional Impact
  • Cities like Jaipur, Lucknow, Bengaluru, and Kolkata recorded the highest footfalls.
  • The film’s music, especially the title track, has gone viral, drawing comparisons to Suri’s earlier hits.
  • Despite limited screens, Saiyaara outperformed bigbudget films like Housefull 5 and Raid 2.
Narrative and Performances
  • The story follows Krish Kapoor, a rising musician, and Vaani, a principled songwriter, navigating love and ambition in the modern music industry.
  • Critics and audiences alike have praised the emotional depth and chemistry between the leads.
  • With a strong weekend forecast and growing demand, Saiyaara is poised to become a breakout hit of the year.
Sources: Outlook India, Financial Express, MSN News, Livemint, Moneycontrol, Indian Express, Hindustan Times, OTTPlay, India Forums, Times of India

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