Saiyaara, directed by Mohit Suri and starring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has become the 16th highest-grossing Hindi film of all time, achieving significant box office success.
Sainyaara has made a remarkable entry into Bollywood’s list of elite films by grossing Rs 302.25 crore in just 18 days. Directed by Mohit Suri and featuring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, the romantic drama has managed to surpass major blockbusters like “Padmaavat” and “Sultan.”
The film’s opening was strong, pulling in Rs 21.5 crore on its first Friday. However, it was the subsequent weekend that proved to be a turning point, with box office collections of Rs 26 crore on Saturday and an impressive Rs 35.75 crore on Sunday. By the end of its debut week, Saiyaara had raked in Rs 172.75 crore, marking one of the most successful opening weeks in recent times.
Although the second week saw a typical drop in numbers, the film maintained a steady pace, acquiring Rs 107.75 crore over the week. The third weekend continued to show strength, with Saturday and Sunday contributing Rs 6.75 crore and Rs 8 crore, respectively. Even Monday demonstrated stability, with the film gathering Rs 2.5 crore, bringing the 18-day total to a significant Rs 302.25 crore.
In surpassing the Rs 300 crore milestone, Saiyaara has edged out “Padmaavat,” starring Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, and Shahid Kapoor, which earned Rs 302.15 crore, and Salman Khan and Anushka Sharma’s “Sultan,” which collected Rs 300.45 crore. As the film advances into its fourth weekend, it holds the potential to challenge other high-grossing films such as “War,” “Bajrangi Bhaijaan,” and “Tiger Zinda Hai.”
This success marks a significant comeback for Mohit Suri, whose recent films had not met with the same degree of success. With “Saiyaara,” he returns to the emotional storytelling style that previously brought him acclaim with films like “Aashiqui 2” and “Ek Villain.”
In a landscape dominated by franchise films and big-budget productions, Saiyaara stands out by proving that new talent, compelling music, and emotionally resonant narratives still resonate with audiences. For Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, the film’s success solidifies their presence in the industry, while reaffirming for Hindi cinema the enduring appeal of heartfelt storytelling.
According to The Times of India.