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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.

Saiyaara box office collection day 1: The film is directed by Mohit Suri.
Saiyaara, directed by Mohit Suri, stars newcomers Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda.
Saiyaara, directed by Mohit Suri, stars newcomers Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda.
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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.