Nobody saw this coming. Saiyaara, the Mohit Suri-directed romantic drama starring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has turned into a full-blown box office sensation. In just five days since its release, the film has collected ₹188 crore worldwide, edging past the lifetime collections of big-budget mass entertainers like Ram Charan’s Game Changer and Salman Khan’s Sikandar.
What started as a modest love story with a ₹50 crore budget has now become a cultural and commercial phenomenon. With ₹133.75 crore net already in from India and nearly ₹30 crore earned overseas, the YRF-backed musical has become one of the most successful romantic releases in Indian cinema history. Not just that, it has now secured its position as the eighth highest-grossing Indian film of the year and shows no signs of slowing down. The film added ₹25 crore on a Tuesday alone, indicating strong weekday traction and audience love that continues to grow.
It is not just about numbers. Saiyaara has turned its young leads into overnight superstars. Ahaan Panday’s portrayal of a rebellious singer and Aneet Padda’s role as a shy journalist have struck a deep chord with audiences, especially the youth. Their chemistry, combined with the emotional music and Mohit Suri’s signature storytelling, has given Saiyaara a timeless charm that is rare in today’s blockbuster-driven industry.
What’s even more impressive is how Saiyaara managed to outperform big names and major productions within days. Films like Good Bad Ugly, Sikandar, and Game Changer had the weight of superstar actors and massive marketing behind them. Saiyaara had heart, music, and a surprise factor that made people take notice. And word of mouth did the rest.
With a trajectory like this, Saiyaara is poised to join the top three highest-grossing films of the year. While Chhaava and its record-breaking ₹809 crore run may remain untouched for now, Saiyaara looks set to comfortably take the second spot if the momentum continues. The film is not just winning the box office, it is reshaping the idea of what a romantic drama can do in today’s market.
From being a quiet musical to becoming the biggest surprise hit of the year, Saiyaara has truly become the love story India did not know it needed. And as its collections soar past ₹200 crore this week, the message is loud and clear. sometimes, love at the box office can be just as explosive as action.
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