Saiyaara, helmed by Mohit Suri and headlined by newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, stormed past expectations, with a staggering 83 crore on its opening weekend, a record setting debut for a newcomer led Hindi film
Delivered by Yash Raj Films, Day 1 posted ₹21 crore, Day 2 ₹25 crore, and Day 3 soared to ₹37 crore—an impressive 48% Sunday jump, fueled by strong word-of-mouth and chart-topping music. This performance places Saiyaara among the top 5 highest opening weekends of 2025
The film’s release has shaken up the release calendar, prompting Yah Raj to discount weekday tickets to maintain weekday tickets and maintain high occupancy, and leading to postponement of Ajay Devgan’s Son of Saradar 2 to avoid clash.
Both Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda have drawn praise for their chemistry and performance, with a soulful soundtrack and emotional depth Saiyaara is being hailed as a new standard for romantic dramas led by fresh talent.