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As Saiyaara enters 2025's top 5 Hindi blockbusters, here's one of the highest paid director Mohit Suri's net worth

As Saiyaara enters 2025's top 5 Hindi blockbusters, here's one of the highest paid director Mohit Suri's net worth

Time of India5 days ago
After making Aashiqui 2 a cult back in 2013, director Mohit Suri is back again with his new romantic drama, Saiyaara, the movie that has almost broken the internet. The romantic saga has debutant stars Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, who became an overnight sensation. Interestingly, despite the fresh-faced cast, Mohit Suri's film has hit the mark and has become the fifth highest-grossing Hindi film of 2025.
The 44-year-old director achieved the spot after beating films led by superstars like Salman Khan's Sikandar (Rs 110.36 crore) and Akshay Kumar's Sky Force (Rs 113.62 crore), both of which featured massive star casts and higher production budgets. With the huge success of Suri's current film, let's take a look at his wealth and net worth in a year.
Mohit Suri's Saiyaara crossed Rs 110 crore at the box office on Tuesday
Released on Friday, July 18, in theatres, 'Saiyaara' has proven to be a sleeper hit, and in no time, the film did business that no one expected. Moreover, the kind of euphoria the movie has created is just unprecedented.
The movie recorded the biggest opening day number for new faces or debutants, and by Saturday and Sunday, the film clocked nearly Rs 83 crore in the first three days, which is believed to be the highest ever opening weekend for a love story.
With day 5, the film clinched higher, and currently its box office collection stands at Rs 113.43 crore, as per ToI.
Day-wise collection of 'Saiyaara' in India
Day 1 [1st Friday] ₹ 21.5 Cr
Day 2 [1st Saturday] ₹ 26 Cr
Day 3 [1st Sunday] ₹ 35.75 Cr
Day 4 [1st Monday] ₹ 24 Cr
Day 5 [1st Tuesday]: ₹ 6.18 Cr
Total ₹ 113.43 Cr
A look at Mohit Suri's net worth
Mohit Suri is a notable Indian filmmaker recognised for directing successful Bollywood films like Kalyug (2005), Woh Lamhe (2006), Awarapan (2007), Raaz: The Mystery Continues (2009), Crook (2010), Hamari Adhuri Kahani (2015), Half Girlfriend (2017), Malang (2020), and Ek Villain Returns (2022). His upcoming release is Saiyaara (2025).
According to Indulgeexpress, his estimated net worth is nearly Rs 100 crore. While he also charges around Rs 6 to 8 crore per film for directing, as per BollywoodShaadis. Primarily, the director's wealth is derived from his successful career in Bollywood as a director, writer, and producer.
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