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Updated: July 26, 2025 13:33
Box Office Momentum:
Mohit Suri’s romantic drama Saiyaara continues its dream run, collecting Rs 190.75 crore in just eight days. With a steady hold on its second Friday, the film added Rs 18 crore to its tally, setting the stage for a record-breaking second weekend.
Key Highlights:
- Opening week collection: Rs 172.75 crore, second-highest of 2025 after Chhaava
- Day 8 earnings: Rs 18 crore, with only a 5.26% drop from Thursday
- Total domestic net: Rs 190.75 crore
- Global gross: Rs 250.5 crore, including Rs 43.5 crore from overseas
- Expected to cross Rs 200 crore on Day 9 and possibly Rs 250 crore by weekend’s end
Film Overview:
- Directed by Mohit Suri and produced by YRF CEO Akshaye Widhani
- Stars debutants Ahaan Panday as Krish Kapoor, a passionate musician, and Aneet Padda as Vaani
Batra, a shy writer
- Explores themes of love, heartbreak, and artistic ambition
- Praised for its music, chemistry, and emotional depth
Industry Impact:
- Surpassed lifetime collections of Sitaare Zameen Par, Sikandar, and Housefull 5
- With no major releases until August 1, Saiyaara enjoys an open theatrical window
- Trade analysts predict a second weekend haul of Rs 70 crore, a record for a romantic drama
Sources: LiveMint, Times Now, Hindustan Times, News18, DNA India, MSN India, Zee News, Times of India