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Saiyaara Posts ₹172 Crore First Week to Become Second-Biggest Hindi Opener of 2025

Fueled by Gen-Z social media buzz and a soundtrack-first strategy, Saiyaara has expanded to 2,000 screens and crossed ₹220 crore worldwide.

Rajesh Kumar heaped praise on Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda's upbringing.
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Overview

  • Saiyaara earned ₹172.5 crore net in its first week domestically, ranking it as the second-highest Week 1 grosser among Hindi films of 2025.
  • The Mohit Suri–directed romance has grossed over ₹220 crore globally, with ₹183 crore from India and ₹37 crore from international markets.
  • Audience demand prompted an increase in screen count from 800 at release to 2,000 within its first week.
  • Yash Raj Films eschewed traditional marketing—no interviews, city visits or influencer campaigns—in favor of a staggered soundtrack release and organic online engagement.
  • Debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda have driven a revival of Bollywood’s romantic musical genre through their acclaimed performances and on-screen chemistry.