Saiyaara Box Office: Ahaan Panday – Aneet Padda starrer beats Chhaava, Housefull 5, Sitaare Zameen Par in Nepal; emerges as Highest Grosser of 2025 in the territory :Bollywood Box Office – Bollywood Hungama

Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara continues its remarkable run at the global box office and has now added yet another feather to its cap. The romantic drama starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda has emerged as the highest grossing Indian film of 2025 in Nepal, outperforming several big-ticket releases that previously dominated the territory.

After completing 10 days at the Nepalese box office, Saiyaara has collected NPR 6.62 crore, which translates to approximately INR 4.14 crore. With this, the film has overtaken the collections of other high-profile releases including Housefull 5, Sitaare Zameen Par, and Chhaava, setting a new benchmark for Indian films in the region this year.

In comparison, Housefull 5, which had a robust initial response in urban Nepal centres, managed a total of NPR 4.92 crore (INR 3.1 crore). Aamir Khan and Akshay Kumar’s emotionally driven Sitaare Zameen Par followed with NPR 3.22 crore (INR 2 crore), while Chhaava, starring Vicky Kaushal, trailed behind with NPR 2.20 crore (INR 1.4 crore). These figures highlight Saiyaara’s clear lead in the territory and underline its widespread appeal.

What makes Saiyaara’s performance in Nepal particularly notable is the organic way in which the film has built its audience. Despite being headlined by debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, the film has managed to resonate with the local audience through its universally relatable themes of love and heartbreak, bolstered by a memorable soundtrack and emotionally driven storytelling.

The film’s success in Nepal also reflects a changing cinematic landscape, where content-driven narratives with fresh faces are able to compete and even outperform established stars and franchises. The romantic genre, which had been on the backfoot in recent years, appears to be making a strong comeback – and Saiyaara is at the forefront of this revival.

Moreover, the performance indicates the increasing importance of overseas and niche regional markets such as Nepal in contributing to a film’s overall box office success. With Saiyaara dominating the 2025 charts in this territory, it is likely to drive renewed focus on content that can appeal across borders, especially in culturally and linguistically aligned regions.

As the film enters its third week, all eyes are now on whether it can sustain its momentum and set further records internationally. One thing is clear – Saiyaara has not just won hearts but also headlines.

Highest Grossers of 2025 in Nepal:
Saiyaara – NPR 6.62 cr (INR Rs. 4.14 cr)

Housefull 5 – NPR 4.92 cr (INR Rs. 3.1 cr)

Sitaare Zameen Par – NPR 3.22 cr (INR Rs. 2 cr)

Chhaava – NPR 2.20 cr (INR Rs. 1.4 cr)