Saiyaara Soars on Day 3: Romance Reels in Rupees and Feels

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Key highlights

Saiyaara, featuring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has become Bollywood's sleeper hit of the year, shattering expectations with a blockbuster box office opening and leaving films of established stars in the dust. The romantic drama's combination of new talent, good storytelling, and a gimmick-free promotional strategy is being rewarded with full houses and record numbers.

Day 3 Performance and Total Collections

Saiyaara saw unparalleled momentum across the country on Sunday, July 20, collecting Rs 31 crore as of 8 PM, with industry trackers pegging a potential total of over Rs 35 crore at the end of night. This would bring the film's three-day total to a colossal Rs 85–90 crore, cementing its status as the second-largest opening weekend of 2025 thus far, only behind Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava (Rs 117 crore) and ahead of big-ticket titles like Sikandar, Raid 2, and Sky Force.

The movie had registered more than 422,000 tickets sold as of early evening, with Hindi occupancy of close to 69%, and multiple shows going houseful not only in metros but also in tier-2 and tier-3 cities—a reflection of its wide appeal and good word of mouth.

Saiyaara's total collections vaulted it ahead of the likes of Metro In Dino and set it on a course to beat even Salman Khan's Sikandar. Industry predictions are of a sensational run into its first full week.

Success Factors and Industry Impact

The film's strategy of skipping traditional promotion—no television appearances or internet over-saturation—created genuine curiosity about newcomers Ahaan and Aneet, permitting audience and critical word-of-mouth to drive viewership.

With its sentimental storyline and fresh music, Saiyaara has been popular among younger viewers as well as families, fueling strong repeat viewing and record box office power over the weekend. All eyes now are on Monday's performance—a crucial test of whether Saiyaara can continue its blockbuster run as it concludes a record-breaking opening weekend.

Sources: Koimoi, Republic World, The Statesman