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Saiyaara Shatters Debut-Led Bollywood Opening Record with ₹20 Crore Day One

With a ₹20 crore launch, it is projected to reach ₹70–80 crore over its opening weekend.

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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Saiyaara box office collection day 1: The film is directed by Mohit Suri.

Overview

  • Saiyaara earned ₹19.6–20 crore on its opening day, the highest debut for a Hindi film led by newcomers.
  • Its advance ticket sales surpassed ₹10.49 crore, setting a record for debutant-driven advance bookings.
  • Mohit Suri spearheaded a content-first promotional strategy that forwent pre-release interviews with the debut cast to maintain intrigue.
  • The film’s curated soundtrack, particularly its viral title track, sustained momentum by resonating with Gen Z and driving social media engagement.
  • Industry praise from figures like Madhur Bhandarkar and positive critic reviews support projections of a ₹70–80 crore opening weekend.