Mohit Suri’s romantic drama Saiyaara is rapidly becoming one of the most talked-about box office stories of the year. After a thunderous opening and a week of consistent, audience-fuelled growth, the Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda starrer has now achieved yet another major milestone — it has surpassed the collections of Sitaare Zameen Par and Housefull 5 to become the second highest second weekend grosser of 2025, collecting a staggering Rs. 75.50 crore over its second weekend.
From its very first day, Saiyaara signalled a shift in audience preferences. It proved that in a market saturated with action spectacles and franchise comedies, a well-crafted romantic film with fresh faces and a compelling emotional narrative could not only find an audience — it could dominate. The film opened to enthusiastic reviews, a flurry of positive word-of-mouth, and packed houses over its first weekend. The chemistry between debutant Ahaan Panday and breakout star Aneet Padda, combined with Mohit Suri’s signature storytelling style and a chart-busting soundtrack, struck a powerful chord with viewers across demographics.
But what truly cements Saiyaara’s growing legacy is its remarkable hold during the weekdays and its explosive second weekend numbers. While most films witness a steep dip in their second weekend, Saiyaara bucked the trend with strong advance bookings, particularly in urban centres, and growing traction in mass belts. The second weekend collection of Rs. 80 crore is more than double the combined second weekend figures of Raid 2 and Housefull 5 — a clear indicator of Saiyaara’s widespread appeal and sustained momentum.
When placed alongside the top second weekend grossers of the year so far, Saiyaara is second only to Chhaava, which collected a massive Rs. 109.23 crore. To outperform a high-profile film like Sitaare Zameen Par, which starred superstars Aamir Khan and Akshay Kumar, and a big-budget franchise entry like Housefull 5 is no small feat. Especially for a film led by newcomers and built around a genre many had prematurely written off. This only underscores Saiyaara’s breakout status and the incredible resonance it has found with audiences across India.
The box office performance also signals a broader trend: audiences are hungry for emotionally rich, musically driven love stories once again, especially ones that bring freshness both in casting and treatment. Mohit Suri, known for hits like Aashiqui 2 and Ek Villain, has reasserted his place as one of Bollywood’s most successful romantic storytellers, while Yash Raj Films’ gamble on new talent has paid off in a big way.
As Saiyaara continues to soar past milestones, the film is not only reshaping the 2025 box office narrative but also setting a new benchmark for debutants and non-franchise offerings. With its current momentum, industry watchers are now speculating just how high Saiyaara will climb in the weeks to come.
Top 10 Highest Second Weekend Grossers of 2025 at a glance:
Chhaava – Rs. 109.23 cr
Saiyaara – Rs. 75.50 cr
Sitaare Zameen Par – Rs. 33.82 cr
Raid 2 – Rs. 25.62 cr
Housefull 5 – Rs. 24.25 cr
Sky Force – Rs. 19.80 cr
Kesari Chapter 2 – Rs. 19.39 cr
Bhool Chuk Maaf – Rs. 15.19 cr
Jaat – Rs. 12.94 cr