In a cinematic year dominated by star-driven sequels and tentpole spectacles, Saiyaara has done the unthinkable — and in style. Directed by Mohit Suri and headlined by debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, the romantic drama has raced past industry heavyweights to claim the second spot on the list of 2025’s highest opening weekend grossers.
After three days at the box office, Saiyaara has posted a staggering Rs. 84 crore nett — an achievement that leaves behind the multi-starrer comedy Housefull 5 (Rs. 81.85 crore), the high-octane thriller Raid 2 (Rs. 73.83 crore), the patriotic actioner Sky Force (Rs. 73.20 crore), and Aamir Khan’s emotionally charged Sitaare Zameen Par (Rs. 57.30 crore).
With this, Saiyaara now stands second only to Chhaava, which holds the top spot with an opening weekend collection of Rs. 121.43 crore. But what makes Saiyaara’s feat even more extraordinary is the absence of typical crowd-pullers — no franchise power, no established A-listers, no holiday release cushion, and no extravagant promotions. It has relied purely on its emotional storytelling, youthful freshness, and overwhelmingly positive word of mouth to fuel its box office fire.
Trade analysts and exhibitors alike have been left stunned. Many expected the film to find its legs gradually, but its immediate and mass-level acceptance — across urban multiplexes and single screens alike — has exceeded the industry’s most optimistic forecasts.
The success of Saiyaara is not only a win for Mohit Suri, who returns to form with this tender, musical love story, but also a huge validation for content-driven cinema backed by fresh faces. With this weekend’s storming performance, Saiyaara has proven that a good story, told with sincerity and soul, can triumph even in a landscape obsessed with scale and spectacle.
The coming weekdays will determine just how far Saiyaara can go, but if current trends are anything to go by, the film is poised for a blockbuster run. Regardless of where it lands in the weeks to come, one thing is certain: Saiyaara has arrived — and it has arrived with a roar.
Top 5 Highest Opening Weekend Grossers of 2025 at a glance:
Chhaava – Rs. 121.43 cr
Saiyaara – Rs. 84 cr
Housefull 5 – Rs. 81.85 cr
Raid 2 – Rs. 73.83 cr
Sky Force – Rs. 73.20 cr
Sitaare Zameen Par – Rs. 57.30 cr