Saiyaara Box Office: Mohit Suri’s directorial becomes second highest first Tuesday grosser of 2025, outpaces star-driven hits :Bollywood Box Office – Bollywood Hungama

Saiyaara, the Mohit Suri-directed romantic drama starring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, continues its sensational box office run with yet another historic milestone. On its fifth day, the film collected a staggering Rs. 25 crore, emerging as the second highest first Tuesday grosser of 2025, second only to the Vicky Kaushal-starrer Chhaava, which had collected Rs. 25.75 crore on its first Tuesday.

What makes Saiyaara’s achievement particularly commendable is the context in which it is unfolding. Released without the backing of a known franchise, without A-list stars, and during a non-festival, working week, Saiyaara has become the benchmark for content-driven box office success in 2025. Its record-breaking streak is a testimony to the film’s organic growth, driven by strong word-of-mouth, chartbuster music, and relatable performances that have struck a chord with a wide demographic.

With this Rs. 25 crore Tuesday, Saiyaara has managed to overtake star-powered titles like Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par (Rs. 8.60 cr), Akshay Kumar’s Housefull 5 (Rs. 8.25 cr), and Ajay Devgn’s Raid 2 (Rs. 7.45 cr) — all of which had significantly more commercial appeal on paper. Even Sky Force, which had created some buzz prior to its release, fell far short with Rs. 6.30 crore on its first Tuesday.

Tuesday’s figures were given an additional push thanks to the nationwide #BlockbusterTuesdays initiative offering discounted ticket pricing. However, trade experts agree that the film’s strong narrative and emotional pull are the real drivers of its box office dominance. Its ability to post weekday numbers higher than many opening day figures of established stars is nothing short of remarkable.

With no major competition arriving this Friday, and with the midweek collections holding strong, Saiyaara is poised to have a blockbuster second weekend as well. For now, it continues to outpace expectations and reshape box office dynamics — proving that storytelling and sincerity can still draw crowds, even in the most star-driven era of Indian cinema.

Top 5 Highest First Tuesday Grossers of 2025
Chhaava – Rs. 25.75 cr
Saiyaara – Rs. 25 cr
Sitaare Zameen Par – Rs. 8.60 cr
Housefull 5 – Rs. 8.25 cr
Raid 2 – Rs. 7.45 cr
Sky Force – Rs. 6.30 cr