The Yash Raj Films produced Saiyaara starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda has taken a bumper start at the box office in India. According to early estimates, the Mohit Suri directorial has collected in the range of Rs. 20 crores to Rs. 22 crores on the first day, surpassing all industry projections by a humongous margin.
The film has performed well across the board, from urban centers to mass belts, from multiplexes to single screens, and has achieved a start that can be termed the best of 2025 in real value.
The national chains are looking to collect in the range of Rs. 11 crores, contributing 52 percent to the total business. The film has taken the best start for a newcomer since Kaho Naa..Pyaar Hai and Aditya Chopra has successfully launched two potential stars of the Indian Film Industry.
Saiyaara has defied all pre-written rules of cinema and has changed the game of marketing for the film fraternity. The film is sure to enter the Rs. 100 crore club within a week and pose strong competition to releases in the time to come.