With Saiyaara collecting Rs. 305.50 cr and officially crossing the Rs. 300 crore mark at the domestic box office, Ahaan Panday has earned his place in Bollywood’s coveted Rs. 300 crore club — an elite group that includes some of the most prominent actors in Indian cinema. What makes this achievement especially remarkable is that Ahaan has accomplished it with his very first leading role, joining the ranks of industry stalwarts who have delivered one-off blockbusters that soared past the Rs. 300 crore benchmark.
The actor now stands shoulder to shoulder with the likes of Hrithik Roshan, Sanjay Dutt, Vicky Kaushal, Rajkummar Rao, and Tiger Shroff — all of whom have had one release each that made it to the Rs. 300 crore club. For Panday, the impact is twofold: not only has he established himself as a box office force to reckon with, but he’s also done so with a film that resonated deeply with audiences, both for its emotional storytelling and fresh pairing with Aneet Padda.
The exclusive Rs. 300 crore club includes some of the biggest names in the business. Salman Khan leads the list with three films to his credit in the category, followed by Shah Rukh Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, and Aamir Khan, each of whom have two. However, some of the most striking success stories have come from actors who hit the 300 crore milestone in a single stroke — a feat now shared by Ahaan.
His entry into this prestigious group comes just days after Saiyaara that collected Rs. 305.50 cr in 17 days of its release, became the second film of 2025 to cross the Rs. 300 crore mark, following Vicky Kaushal’s historical drama Chhaava, which reached the benchmark in just 10 days. While Saiyaara took 17 days to achieve the same, it now shares its position on the all-time fastest Rs. 300 crore grossers list with Aamir Khan’s PK, which also crossed the milestone in 17 days back in 2014.
This achievement marks a significant moment in Ahaan Panday’s budding career. In a landscape dominated by established superstars, Saiyaara has proven that fresh faces, when backed by strong storytelling and a compelling emotional arc, can not only hold their own but break records too. The film’s box office success reflects the changing tastes of the Indian audience, increasingly open to newer narratives and newer stars.
As Saiyaara continues its triumphant run, Ahaan Panday’s entry into the Rs. 300 crore club is more than just a numerical accomplishment — it signals the arrival of a new leading man in Bollywood, and one whose journey has only just begun.