“Saiyaara” Soars to ₹153.25 Crore in Just 6 Days, Surpassing All Expectations

Nobody saw this coming—not even the most bullish of trade analysts. In less than a week, Saiyaara has pulled off what many big-banner films with A-list stars couldn’t manage. Mohit Suri’s emotional love story, fronted by two complete newcomers, Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has thundered past the ₹150 crore mark. And it did so with style, grace, and a growing army of fans.

Despite a minor dip on Day 6, the box office numbers are shouting one thing loud and clear: Saiyaara is a certified hit.

The Numbers Say It All

Six days. ₹153.25 crore. Let that sink in for a moment.

What began as a modest-looking release turned into a full-blown juggernaut. Day 1 set the tone with a respectable ₹21.5 crore. By Sunday, it had exploded to ₹35.75 crore—one of the biggest single-day collections for a romantic film in recent history.

Here’s how the numbers stack up:

There’s something special about a film that continues to grow after its opening weekend. Especially when it beats major titles like Pathaan and Jawan on a Tuesday.

Newcomers, New Energy

Let’s be honest. Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda weren’t on many radar screens before Saiyaara. That’s no longer the case.

With their undeniable chemistry, raw vulnerability, and screen presence, they’ve managed to do what few debutants achieve—win over both the masses and the critics. The film gave them the perfect launchpad, and they’ve run with it.

One trade insider joked, “If this is what they’re doing in their first film, imagine what they’ll do next year.”

That’s not an exaggeration. Their fandom is growing by the hour.

Tuesday Surprise: Discounted Tickets, Record-Breaking Turnout

While weekday collections usually taper off, Saiyaara did the opposite on Tuesday. The box office saw a slight jump, with collections climbing to ₹25 crore.

What happened?

Simple. National multiplex chains offered limited-period discounts, and audiences responded. Malls saw long queues, especially in North India.

• PVR and INOX offered ₹150 tickets on select shows.

• Tier-2 cities like Lucknow, Indore, and Jaipur reported 85–90% occupancy.

• The film outperformed Tuesday collections of Pushpa 2, Chhaava, and even Pathaan in several circuits.

It wasn’t just about cheaper tickets. Word of mouth is clearly doing wonders.

Regional Performance Tells Another Story

While the film is doing well pan-India, some regions are going wild.

Delhi/UP has emerged as the film’s biggest stronghold. Collections there rivalled even Diwali weekend blockbusters. Gujarat and Rajasthan followed close behind, with excellent hold in both single screens and multiplexes.

Interestingly, South India hasn’t contributed as much—but that’s not unusual for Hindi romantic dramas. The North Belt is doing more than enough to push the film into ₹200 crore territory.

Comparison with Other Biggies

It wouldn’t be fair to talk about Saiyaara without comparing it to other 2025 releases. And frankly, most don’t come close.

Take Sikandar, for example. Despite Salman Khan’s star power, the film has struggled to cross ₹100 crore even after its first weekend. Meanwhile, Saiyaara zoomed past that milestone by Day 4.

Here’s how some recent biggies fared in comparison:

• Sikandar – ₹97 Cr (4 Days)

• Pushpa 2 (Hindi) – ₹115 Cr (6 Days)

• Jawan – ₹137 Cr (6 Days)

• Saiyaara – ₹153.25 Cr (6 Days)

These numbers don’t lie. And they definitely don’t favor the veterans this time.

No Competition in Sight—For Now

The timing couldn’t be better for Saiyaara. Its biggest potential rival, Son Of Sardaar 2, has officially shifted its release to August 1.

That means Saiyaara gets another full weekend with zero competition from major titles. With only a few indie releases in the pipeline and no big names to threaten its run, the film is poised to keep its lead.

Industry whispers suggest that Dhadak 2, now also releasing on August 1, might eat into some of Son Of Sardaar 2’s buzz—but Saiyaara will have already done its damage by then.

Mohit Suri’s Winning Touch Returns

Mohit Suri knows heartbreak. He’s built his brand on it.

From Aashiqui 2 to Ek Villain, the director has always had a knack for emotionally heavy love stories with chart-topping music. Saiyaara continues that tradition, but with a fresher, younger edge.

His gamble to cast newcomers has paid off big time. And it doesn’t hurt that the film’s soundtrack is already topping playlists, giving people another reason to head to theaters.

Suri’s magic touch? Very much intact.