In what can only be described as a blockbuster run, Saiyaara, starring debutant Ahaan Panday and rising star Aneet Padda, has officially entered the coveted Rs. 300 crore club at the Indian box office. The Mohit Suri-directed romantic drama achieved the feat in just 17 days since its theatrical release, cementing its status as one of the year’s biggest commercial successes.
Collecting Rs. 305.50 cr, Saiyaara becomes the second film of 2025 to hit the Rs. 300 crore benchmark, following the historical juggernaut Chhaava, which stormed into the club within a record-setting 10 days before eventually clocking a massive Rs. 600.10 crore in lifetime earnings.
While Chhaava set the pace early in the year with its epic storytelling and grand scale, Saiyaara has taken the slow-burn route — steadily building on strong word of mouth, repeat viewings, and a loyal fan following for its lead pair. The film opened with a thunderous Rs. 175.25 crore in its first week and added another Rs. 110 crore in week two. In its third weekend, the romantic saga that collected Rs. 305.50 cr in 17 days of its release — an incredible feat, especially for a film that features two fresh faces leading the narrative.
Ahaan Panday’s magnetic screen presence and Aneet Padda’s poignant performance have been central to Saiyaara’s mass appeal, but it’s director Mohit Suri’s emotionally immersive storytelling and the film’s soulful soundtrack that have turned it into a word-of-mouth phenomenon. The chemistry between the leads has been widely praised, drawing comparisons to iconic screen pairings of the past.
Industry insiders note that Saiyaara‘s success is particularly significant in a year where the box office has been dominated by either mega-budget action spectacles or sequels. For a romantic drama with no franchise legacy and a debutant hero to reach such heights reflects a strong audience appetite for emotion-driven storytelling when backed by compelling performances and tight direction.
With Rs. 305.50 crore already in its kitty and the film still going strong in select circuits, Saiyaara is expected to climb higher in the days to come. It remains to be seen how far the film can go, but one thing is clear — Saiyaara has firmly established Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda as breakout stars of 2025 and given the industry a much-needed reminder that heartfelt romance, when done right, can still rule the box office.