Saiyaara Actor Ahaan Panday Hits 1 Million Instagram Followers As Film Crosses Rs 100 Cr Mark
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Mohit Suri's Saiyaara continues to create waves at the box office, surprising critics and industry insiders alike. Headlined by debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, the romantic drama has not only struck gold with audiences but has also smashed past records set by earlier blockbusters like Kabir Singh and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani.
The film's stunning performance is reflected in its numbers, Saiyaara has crossed the Rs 110 crore mark worldwide within just three days of its release. In India, the net box office collection (NBOC) stands at a staggering Rs 83 crore. The film has already outperformed several major releases of the year including Sky Force, Raid 2, Sitaare Zameen Par, and Kesari Chapter 2. It also surpassed the lifetime earnings of Maalik, Deva, Maa, The Diplomat, and even Anurag Basu's ensemble film Metro… In Dino.
Amid this roaring success, the film's leads are witnessing the rewards of overnight stardom. Ahaan Panday, who made his debut as Krish Kapoor in the film, has seen a massive spike in his Instagram following. From around 460K-480K followers before the release, Ahaan now boasts over 1 million followers.
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His co-star Aneet Padda, who plays aspiring journalist Vaani Batra, has seen similar success. Her Instagram count surged from 350K pre-release to over 953K post-release. Aneet, who had previously featured in Salaam Venky and Prime Video's Big Girls Don't Cry, is being widely appreciated for her performance.
In an era where a star's popularity is often reflected in their social media metrics, Ahaan and Aneet's rapid follower growth echoes the craze last seen with Triptii Dimri after Animal. While Triptii wasn't a newcomer, her screen presence in the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer led to a jump from 800K to 3 million followers. She now stands at 6.1 million.
With strong word-of-mouth, trending music and a fresh lead pair, Saiyaara has become the unexpected romantic blockbuster of 2025, turning its debutants into household names almost overnight.
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