Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara continues to script history at the box office. Headlined by debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, the romantic drama has now crossed the coveted Rs. 200 crore mark at the domestic box office, becoming only the second film of 2025 to achieve this feat — and it has done so in just 9 days.
The film, which opened to a strong Rs. 22 crore on its first day, has shown no signs of slowing down since its release. Thanks to a powerful emotional narrative, chart-topping music, and breakout performances by its leads, Saiyaara has been pulling audiences into theatres across India — from metros to small towns — even in the face of stiff competition. After a phenomenal first week, the film’s momentum has carried over seamlessly into its second weekend, allowing it to reach Rs. 220.75 crore nett in just over a week.
This performance makes Saiyaara the second-fastest film of the year to enter the Rs. 200 crore club after Chhaava, which crossed Rs. 203.68 crore in 7 days. While Chhaava was always expected to perform well given its star power and historical theme, Saiyaara’s success is particularly noteworthy, considering it was led by fresh faces and relied heavily on storytelling, music, and word-of-mouth rather than large-scale promotions or action-driven spectacle.
What’s particularly impressive is the consistency of Saiyaara’s daily collections. Even on weekdays — traditionally a slowdown period for most releases — the film continued to register Rs. 20 crore-plus figures, with audiences showing up in droves. The youth-centric romance has clearly struck a chord, especially with Gen Z viewers who see themselves reflected in the film’s modern, emotionally nuanced take on love and ambition.
The combination of Mohit Suri’s direction, a soul-stirring soundtrack, and the fresh screen presence of Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda has created a perfect storm — one that industry insiders say could push the film even further up the charts in the coming weeks.
With Saiyaara showing remarkable staying power and no major competition on the immediate horizon, the film is expected to continue its golden run at the box office. It now joins a very elite group of films that have not only opened big but sustained their performance into the second week — a feat usually reserved for star-studded blockbusters.
In just 9 days, Saiyaara has not only shattered expectations but also reaffirmed that good content, compelling music, and heartfelt performances can lead a film to massive success — even without established stars. And as it marches confidently past the Rs. 200 crore milestone, one thing is certain: Saiyaara has officially become one of 2025’s defining cinematic stories.
Fastest Rs. 200 cr Grossers of 2025 at a glance:
Chhaava – Rs. 203.68 cr – 7 Days
Saiyaara – Rs. 205 cr – 9 Days