Saiyaara overtakes Salman Khan's Sikandar in just Day 5 at box office, after setting new romantic film record
Emotional Storyline and Music Drive Buzz
Low-Key Promotions, High Youth Connect
Star Support and Social Media Frenzy
Supporting Cast and Performances
Yash Raj Films' latest romantic drama Saiyaara is proving to be a juggernaut at the box office. In just four days, the film has netted an impressive ₹105.75 crore in India net, with early estimates placing day four's collection at ₹22.50 crore. The movie opened to ₹22 crore on day one, surged to ₹26.25 crore on day two, and delivered its best with ₹35.75 crore on day three. Internationally, Saiyaara has already added ₹17.25 crore to its tally.With these numbers, Saiyaara is expected to surpass the India net collections of Salman Khan's Sikandar (₹110.1 crore) and has already outperformed the lifetime domestic collections of Akshay Kumar's Kesari Chapter 2. It also eclipses the debut films of star kids like Alia Bhatt's Student of the Year (₹70 crore) and Janhvi Kapoor-Ishaan Khattar's Dhadak (₹73 crore).Directed by Mohit Suri, Saiyaara has not only become his biggest box office opening but also holds the unique distinction of being the first romantic film to cross ₹100 crore in its opening weekend, according to Press Trust of India. In comparison, Suri's earlier hits like Ek Villain opened at ₹16 crore, Murder 2 at ₹7 crore, and Aashiqui 2 at just ₹6 crore on day one.The film now finds itself in elite company, standing alongside other top weekend earners like Vicky Kaushal's Chhava (₹122.43 crore), Salman Khan's Sikandar (₹90.25 crore), and Akshay Kumar's Housefull 5 (₹91.83 crore).At the heart of Saiyaara is a touching narrative that follows Krish Kapoor (played by debutant Ahaan Pandey), an ambitious musician, and Vaani Batra (played by Aneet Padda), a reserved lyricist grappling with early-onset Alzheimer's. Their emotional and artistic connection forms the emotional core of the film. The storyline has resonated deeply with viewers, many of whom have taken to social media to express how the movie left them in tears or dancing to its music.The soundtrack, composed by a powerhouse lineup including Mithoon, Sachet–Parampara, Tanishk Bagchi, Vishal Mishra, Rishabh Kant, Faheem Abdullah, and Arslan Nizami, has also played a major role in drawing audiences. Songs voiced by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal have quickly climbed the charts, adding fuel to the film's momentum.Interestingly, Saiyaara's success has come without the usual media blitz. Yash Raj Films took a bold route by keeping debutants Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda away from the pre-release promotions, focusing instead on the film's content and organic buzz. The production house has even requested theatres not to increase ticket prices, making the film more accessible to younger audiences—a move that has been widely appreciated and may have helped drive the impressive footfall over the weekend.Among the many celebrity admirers of the film is actress Shraddha Kapoor, who starred in Mohit Suri's Aashiqui 2. She recently attended a screening and couldn't hold back her emotions, calling Saiyaara 'pure cinema, pure drama, pure magic.' On Instagram, she shared a clip of herself clapping during a powerful scene and wrote that she hadn't 'felt so many emotions in a long time.'Beyond Pandey and Padda, the film features strong supporting performances from actors such as Geeta Agarwal, Rajesh Kumar, Varun Badola, and Shaad Randhawa. Their characters help ground the film in emotional realism while adding texture to the story.Ahaan Pandey, the nephew of Chunky Pandey, has received praise for his earnest portrayal of a struggling musician, while Aneet Padda's depiction of a character coping with memory loss has earned applause for its sensitivity and depth.
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