Overview

• Saiyaara has crossed ₹400 crore worldwide and expanded from 800 to 2,000 screens during its theatrical run.
• Director Mohit Suri hails Ahaan Panday and co-star Aneet Padda as superior newcomers and says their full range remains unexplored.
• Panday detailed how Yash Raj Films uprooted his original debut, with Aditya Chopra shelving the project and telling him to seek opportunities elsewhere.
• He has leveraged revealing social media posts, from shirtless mirror selfies to public tributes to his trainer Azhar, after removing earlier TikTok content.
• Saiyaara’s success with a staggered soundtrack rollout and limited traditional marketing highlights a shift toward digital-driven promotions in Bollywood.