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Saiyaara Opens to Record ₹20 Crore Debut for Bollywood Debutants

Fueled by a viral soundtrack, unprecedented advance sales propelled it to a ₹20 crore debut for its fresh-faced leads.

Overview

  • Saiyaara earned approximately ₹20 crore net on its opening day in India, setting the highest launch for a debutant-led film in 2025.
  • Pre-release ticket sales crossed the ₹10 crore mark and led cinemas to schedule midnight shows to meet overwhelming demand.
  • Audiences and netizens have hailed the film as a “blockbuster,” with many praising Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda’s on-screen chemistry.
  • Director Mohit Suri’s music-first strategy, including four singles released before the premiere, went viral on social media and drove Gen Z interest.
  • Filmmakers such as Madhur Bhandarkar lauded its focus on raw talent over star power, signaling a shift in Bollywood’s promotion and casting approach.