Mohit Suri’s romantic drama Saiyaara, starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda has pulled off yet another box office triumph, surpassing all expectations and industry benchmarks. After an explosive opening weekend that stunned trade pundits and shattered records, the film has now achieved a new milestone—Saiyaara has recorded the highest first Monday collection of 2025, surpassing even the year’s previous top-grosser Chhaava.
On its first Monday, Saiyaara raked in an impressive Rs. 24.25 crore, just edging past Chhaava’s Monday haul of Rs. 24.10 crore. The difference may be marginal, but the significance is monumental. While Chhaava, headlined by Vicky Kaushal, came with the backing of a major star and extensive pre-release buzz, Saiyaara stars complete newcomers—Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda—making the feat all the more extraordinary.
What makes this accomplishment truly stand out is the trajectory Saiyaara is following. Films generally see a sharp dip in collections on the first Monday after release, especially when there’s no national holiday or festive season to cushion the fall. But Saiyaara has bucked this trend completely. Instead of slowing down, it maintained a robust hold at the box office and, remarkably, collected even more on Monday than it did on its opening Friday, a rare occurrence in recent years.
To put Saiyaara’s Monday numbers into perspective, other major releases of 2025 saw significantly lower figures: Housefull 5 collected Rs. 10 crore, Sitaare Zameen Par brought in Rs. 8.50 crore, Sky Force stood at Rs. 8.10 crore, and Raid 2 trailed with Rs. 7.74 crore. These were star-led vehicles with substantial promotions and marketing campaigns behind them, yet Saiyaara, devoid of big names or franchise branding, has outshone them all.
Mohit Suri’s direction, emotionally resonant storytelling, and strong music have clearly struck a chord with audiences. The film’s gripping narrative and relatable characters have ensured that the word-of-mouth buzz remains extremely positive, translating into strong footfalls not just over the weekend but also as the workweek begins.
With Saiyaara leading the 2025 box office on every key metric—highest opening for newcomers, highest weekend total, and now the highest first Monday collection—it is fast becoming a once-in-a-generation success story. If the trend continues, the film is likely to cross more milestones in the coming days, cementing its place as one of the year’s most remarkable box office sagas.
Top 5 Highest First Monday Grossers of 2025 at a glance:
Saiyaara – Rs. 24.25 cr
Chhaava – Rs. 24.10 cr
Housefull 5 – Rs. 10 cr
Sitaare Zameen Par – Rs. 8.50 cr
Sky Force – Rs. 8.10 cr
Raid 2 – Rs. 7.74 cr