Debut Love Story Shakes Up Box Office
Released July 18, 2025, Mohit Suri’s romantic drama Saiyaara stars debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. Within its opening weekend, the film collected ₹83 crore net in India, setting a new benchmark for debut-led movies 0.
Day‑Wise Collections & Milestone Timeline
• Day 1 (Fri): ₹21.5 cr
• Day 2 (Sat): ₹26 cr
• Day 3 (Sun): ₹35.75 cr → Week 1 total: ₹172.75 cr 1
Continuing momentum into Week 2: Day 8 – ₹18 cr; Day 9 – ₹26–27 cr; Day 10 – ₹29–30 cr; Day 11 – ₹9.25 cr; Day 12 – ₹9.5 cr, bringing domestic total to ~₹266 cr by day 12 2.
Global Domination: ₹400 cr Club
On Day 11, the film crossed ₹400 crore worldwide, making it the highest‑grossing Indian romantic film ever, surpassing heavyweights like Kabir Singh and Sitaare Zameen Par 3.
Industry Recognition & Praise
Film critic Taran Adarsh called it “rewriting box‑office records” while filmmaker Subhash Ghai praised the fresh casting and storytelling, noting that Saiyaara proves new talent can deliver big hits 4. Director Siddharth Anand hailed it as Mohit Suri’s best work to date, commending the performances of Panday and Padda 5.
Looking Behind the Scenes
Mohit Suri revealed that Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda were not his first choice for the leads—initially a star couple was considered—but in hindsight, the decision to cast debutants turned out to be pivotal to the film’s emotional core and box‑office performance 6.
Controversy & Cultural Buzz
The title track of Saiyaara went viral amid claims it resembled One Direction’s “Night Changes.” Composer Tanishk Bagchi denied intentional similarity, insisting the song retains its own distinct emotional identity 7. Meanwhile, fans sparked a “doppelgänger multiverse” trend comparing Panday, Padda, and influencer Tanzeel Khan, leading to meme mania across social media 8.
Trivia & Quiz‑Ready Facts
- Release date: July 18, 2025
- Opening weekend domestic net: ₹83 cr
- Day 3 highest single‑day opening: ₹35.75 cr
- Domestic Day 12 total: ~₹266 cr
- Worldwide gross ~₹404 cr by day 11
- Broke records of Kabir Singh (₹379 cr global) and Chennai Express (₹227 cr domestic) 9
- Second‑highest grossing Indian film of 2025, behind Chhaava (~₹800 cr) 10
The runaway success of Saiyaara proves that a well‑told emotional love story, fresh faces, strong word‑of‑mouth and music resonance can disrupt star‑driven norms. Perfect material for trivia buffs, quizmasters, and Bollywood watchers tracking trends in 2025.
Source: Bollywoodlife