Mohit Suri’s romantic saga Saiyaara, featuring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has not only captivated audiences in India but is also scripting a phenomenal success story across international territories. Now in its second weekend, the film’s overseas box office performance has seen a stunning surge, with growth figures crossing 300% in certain key markets — a rare feat for any Hindi film, let alone one headlined by newcomers.
The numbers speak volumes. In Germany, Saiyaara experienced a jaw-dropping 314.45% growth, with weekend collections rising from EUR 8,681 in its opening weekend to EUR 35,978 in its second weekend. Australia wasn’t far behind, registering a massive 279.59% spike as earnings jumped from A$ 143,498 to A$ 544,717.
Similar trends were observed across the board, in Singapore, collections rose from SGD 15,751 to SGD 55,716, reflecting a 253.73% increase. New Zealand saw a leap from NZD 34,784 to NZD 109,602, marking 215.09% growth. In Malaysia, the film earned MR 57,486 in its second weekend, compared to MR 23,246 in its debut weekend, reflecting a 147.29% boost. The UK, a traditionally strong market for Bollywood, showed a solid 161.03% surge, with collections moving from GBP 194,072 to GBP 506,596. In the USA a conventionally strong market for most Bollywood releases, Saiyaara saw an increase from USD 760,219 on its opening weekend to USD 1,290,032 on its second weekend running, translating to 69.69% increase in collections.
This remarkable overseas performance has catapulted Saiyaara into the second spot among the highest overseas grossers of 2025, with total international earnings now touching USD 8 million. The only film ahead of it currently is the Vicky Kaushal-led historical epic Chhaava, which stands at USD 10.25 million. However, given the momentum Saiyaara has built over the past weekend, it’s now well on track to surpass Chhaava and take the crown.
What makes Saiyaara’s overseas trajectory even more significant is the fact that it hinges entirely on the strength of its content, music, and performances — without the crutch of established stars. The film has found a deep emotional connect with diaspora audiences, particularly in romance-friendly markets like the UK, Australia, and Southeast Asia. The soaring numbers are a testament to the global appetite for heartfelt storytelling and soul-stirring music, both of which Saiyaara delivers in spades.
As the film enters its third weekend, trade experts expect the wave of support overseas to continue, with bookings showing minimal drops and screens being added in several countries due to demand. In an era where romantic dramas are few and far between, Saiyaara has emerged as a genre-resurrecting blockbuster, and its overseas success is further proof that love stories — when told right — travel far and wide.