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News18
21 hours ago
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- News18
Ahaan Pandey Outshines Bollywood Giants Aamir, Ajay, Akshay At The Box Office With Saiyaara Debut
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Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
Saiyaara box office collection day 1: Ahaan Panday-Aneet Padda's romantic drama takes a solid start, earns Rs 20 crore
Saiyaara box office collection day 1: Saiyaara, directed by Mohit Suri, hit the screens on July 18 and opened to a good response at the Indian box office. It exceeded all expectations and also received positive reviews. The romantic drama is distributed by Yash Raj Films. Saiyaara sets the box office on fire Ahaan Pandey, Chunky Panday's nephew, is in the limelight because of his maiden film Saiyaara. The romantic musical drama was released on July 18 and it has set the box office on fire. According to Sacnilk, a trade website, it earned Rs 20 crore (nett) on Friday. With this, it has outperformed recent releases such as Metro In Dino (Rs 3.35 crore) and Kajol's Maa (~5 crore). In doing so, it has set a benchmark for films featuring a debutant in the lead. Saiyaara had an overall occupancy of 49%, The morning shows had an occupancy of nearly 35%. It also received wide patronage during the afternoon (46.62%) and night shows (~67%). In terms of overall occupancy, Saiyaara fared the best in Jaipur (76.75%) and Lucknow (76%). It, however, stayed a bit low in Ahmedabad (36%) and Hyderabad (42.75%). Saiyaara review Saiyaara has received positive reviews, with critics praising the presentation and the performances. The Times of India described the romantic drama as 'a visually lush, emotive, and melody-driven experience that's effective as a romantic musical' and gave it 3 stars out of 5. 'Suri gets the emotional core just right, but the film's uneven pacing intermittently slows things down and often rushes through pivotal turns. Moments of raw emotion do land, though a slightly rushed climax leaves much to be desired,' the publication further wrote. The healthy word-of-mouth is expected to help it stay strong at the box office over the weekends despite the fact that it was leaked online within hours of its release. Saiyaara cast and plot Saiyaara is the story of Krish Kapoor, a fast-rising musician who struggles to adjust to the harsh realities of the industry. His world is turned upside down when he meets Vaani, a talented songwriter, and develops feelings for her This leads to a sweet yet turbulent relationship. Saiyaara features Aneet Padda and Ahaan Pandey in the lead.
Mint
2 days ago
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- Mint
Saiyaara Box Office Collection Day 1: Ahaan Pandey's debut film to hit ₹15 crore, sees massive turnout in theatres
Saiyaara Box Office Collection Day 1: Ahaan Pandey marked his Bollywood debut with YRF's much-awaited romance-drama, Saiyaara. As predicted by the advance bookings, the film is off to a great start at the box office. It is directed by Mohit Suri, also starring Aneet Padda. According to the industry tracker Sacnilk, Saiyaara has minted ₹ 14.07 crore so far on day 1. Considering it as the live data from the website, the film will easily cross the ₹ 15 crore mark on its opening day. For the unversed, this is the earnings from the morning, afternoon and evening shows. The final figure will be out after the night shows. Recently, the makers added midnight shows of Saiyaara owing to the demand from the audience. On Friday, the film saw an overall 44.33% occupancy. It was as follows: Saiyaara had the highest number of screenings with 804 shows alone in Delhi NCR. The region also recorded the highest occupancy, followed by Mumbai, Pune and Bengaluru. Predicting the box office fate of the film, trade analyst Taran Adarsh declared it a 'blockbuster.' In a long post, he reviewed: '#Saiyaara is *not* your run-of-the-mill love story – it dares to be different and succeeds gloriously... Director #MohitSuri presents a well-packaged entertainer – gripping screenplay, powerful dialogues, and a beautifully handled emotional graph. The soundtrack is among the film's biggest triumphs – hauntingly melodious and seamlessly integrated into the narrative... The title track, already a rage, is sheer magic on screen.' Talking about the newcomers, he praised their chemistry and added, '#AhaanPanday makes a smashing debut – commanding screen presence, emotionally nuanced performance, and tremendous confidence for a newcomer... Hard to believe this is his first film... A star is born! #AneetPadda is top-notch – radiant, expressive, and an absolute natural. Her portrayal is flawless, and the emotional depth she brings is remarkable for a debutante.' '#Boxoffice prediction: BLOCKBUSTER... One of the finest films to come out of #YRF,' he also said. Sumit Kadel said that Saiyaara will seemingly make a total business of ₹ 200 to 300 crore.
Mint
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Saiyaara Box Office Collection Day 1: Ahaan Pandey's debut film to hit ₹15 crore, sees massive turnout in theatres
Saiyaara Box Office Collection Day 1: Ahaan Pandey marked his Bollywood debut with YRF's much-awaited romance-drama, Saiyaara. As predicted by the advance bookings, the film is off to a great start at the box office. It is directed by Mohit Suri, also starring Aneet Padda. According to the industry tracker Sacnilk, Saiyaara has minted ₹ 14.07 crore so far on day 1. Considering it as the live data from the website, the film will easily cross the ₹ 15 crore mark on its opening day. For the unversed, this is the earnings from the morning, afternoon and evening shows. The final figure will be out after the night shows. Recently, the makers added midnight shows of Saiyaara owing to the demand from the audience. On Friday, the film saw an overall 44.33% occupancy. It was as follows: Saiyaara had the highest number of screenings with 804 shows alone in Delhi NCR. The region also recorded the highest occupancy, followed by Mumbai, Pune and Bengaluru. Predicting the box office fate of the film, trade analyst Taran Adarsh declared it a 'blockbuster.' In a long post, he reviewed: '#Saiyaara is *not* your run-of-the-mill love story – it dares to be different and succeeds gloriously... Director #MohitSuri presents a well-packaged entertainer – gripping screenplay, powerful dialogues, and a beautifully handled emotional graph. The soundtrack is among the film's biggest triumphs – hauntingly melodious and seamlessly integrated into the narrative... The title track, already a rage, is sheer magic on screen.' Talking about the newcomers, he praised their chemistry and added, '#AhaanPanday makes a smashing debut – commanding screen presence, emotionally nuanced performance, and tremendous confidence for a newcomer... Hard to believe this is his first film... A star is born! #AneetPadda is top-notch – radiant, expressive, and an absolute natural. Her portrayal is flawless, and the emotional depth she brings is remarkable for a debutante.' '#Boxoffice prediction: BLOCKBUSTER... One of the finest films to come out of #YRF,' he also said. Sumit Kadel said that Saiyaara will seemingly make a total business of ₹ 200 to 300 crore. The film received mixed reviews from the critics while netizens raved about it on social media.
Economic Times
2 days ago
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- Economic Times
Saiyaara set to break opening day box-office records of this year, amid strong ticket bookings and positive reviews
Synopsis Yash Raj Films' 'Saiyaara,' starring debutants Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda, has taken Bollywood by storm with impressive advance bookings. Surpassing expectations, it secured the second-highest pre-sales of the year, only behind 'Chhaava.' The film has collected ₹9.40 crore in advance revenue, exceeding projections and is now eyeing a ₹20–25 crore opening. Saiyaara opened to positive reviews today Saiyaara, the romantic musical drama from Yash Raj Films, hit theatres today and is already making waves with its box office performance. Despite being headlined by two newcomers—Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda—the film has posted some of the strongest advance booking numbers for a Bollywood release in 2025. Surpassing all expectations, Saiyaara registered the second-best advance ticket sales of the year, even outperforming big-budget offerings like Salman Khan's Sikandar and Akshay Kumar's Housefull to trade data platform Saiyaara sold over 195,000 tickets at PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis combined for its opening day. This places it just behind Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava, which sold 225,000 tickets, securing Saiyaara the second spot in advance sales for the year. On a broader scale, across multiplexes and single screens nationwide, the film clocked a staggering 380,000 tickets in pre-bookings—again, second only to Chhaava, the trade platform said. What makes these numbers even more impressive is that Saiyaara features two debutants in the lead, a rarity for a film pulling in such massive first-day bookings. In terms of revenue from advance bookings, the film collected ₹9.40 crore, making it the third-highest among Bollywood films in 2025 so far. This puts it just behind Chhaava (Rs 13.80 crore) and Sikandar (Rs 10.10 crore). For a film without an established star cast, Saiyaara's advance booking figures are unprecedented and have caught even industry insiders by surprise. It's being hailed as possibly the most successful pre-release performance ever for a debutant-led Indian the strong momentum from pre-sales, box office projections for Saiyaara have risen dramatically. Initially expected to open in the ₹5–6 crore range, the film is now eyeing a ₹20–25 crore net collection on its opening day. With buzz building across multiplex chains and a healthy walk-in crowd expected over the weekend, the film could exceed even these bullish estimates. Trade experts believe the current wave of excitement could propel Saiyaara to become the biggest surprise hit of the year. The film's strong showing isn't just a result of savvy marketing or Yash Raj's brand value. It also benefits from a powerful emotional connect and soul-stirring music—hallmarks of director Mohit Suri's previous successes like Aashiqui 2, Zeher, and Ek Villain. Saiyaara marks Suri's first collaboration with YRF, and early reviews suggest he has delivered yet another emotionally resonant, musically rich romantic saga. The chemistry between the lead pair, the heart-wrenching storyline, and a melodious soundtrack are already winning the cast is Ahaan Pandey, the son of Chikki and Deanne Panday, and cousin of actress Ananya Panday. Making his silver screen debut, Ahaan has drawn praise for his restraint and sincerity. Opposite him is Aneet Padda, known previously for her standout role in the series Big Girls Don't Cry. Her performance in Saiyaara is being lauded for its emotional depth, and her presence has quickly sparked social media frenzy, with many already declaring her the 'new national crush.'The excitement around the film has also reached Bollywood's A-list. Superstar Salman Khan took to social media to express his joy over the love and support the debutants are receiving. The endorsement from Khan has only added to the buzz and credibility surrounding the project, especially given his long-standing ties with the Panday family.
