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NDTV
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
In Just Seven Days, Ahaan Panday And Aneet Padda's Saiyaara Becomes The Surprise Success Story Of 2025
New Delhi: What do you get when you combine a debutant hero, a dreamy love story and a filmmaker who hasn't dabbled in box office records in a while? Apparently, a full-blown blockbuster. When Saiyaara released on July 18, not many outside the industry knew what to expect. Ahaan Panday, stepping into the limelight for the first time, and Aneet Padda, still early in her career, were not exactly household names. Yet, within days, theatres across India began buzzing with an energy rarely seen for romantic dramas anymore, especially those without an established superstar on the poster. And now, barely a week into its run, Saiyaara is not just being watched, it's being witnessed. It's the kind of theatrical phenomenon fans can call their own, a film that's making them weep, cheer and, more importantly, return to theatres in numbers that even the biggest franchises haven't managed this year. The Romance That Set The Box Office On Fire Directed by Mohit Suri and backed by Yash Raj Films, Saiyaara has become one of the most exhilarating success stories of 2025. Right from Day 1, the film signalled a seismic shift in audience sentiment. With an impressive Rs 21 crore opening in India, the romantic drama set a new benchmark for debutant-led films, easily surpassing the previous record held by Dhadak (Rs 8.76 crore). But it didn't stop there. The opening weekend alone brought in approximately Rs 84.5 crore nett, earning it a spot in the Top 5 opening weekends of the year. The fact that a romantic film, without any marquee stars, crossed the Rs 100 crore mark in India within the opening weekend is no small feat. It now officially holds the record for the highest opening weekend for a Hindi romantic film, ahead of the likes of Kabir Singh, Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani and T eri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya. These weren't just overtaken; they were outpaced by a film that didn't even crack the top three on most trade prediction lists. Another feather in Saiyaara's cap is how efficiently it has been distributed. Despite having just 8,000 screenings across India, less than half the number some commercial films receive, it managed to sell nearly 10 lakh tickets on Day 1 alone. Advance bookings were equally robust, raking in Rs 9.39 crore before release. In major chains like PVR INOX and Cinepolis, tickets flew off the counters, with many shows running housefull through the weekend. One Of The Best Openings Of The Year What makes Saiyaara's journey even more astonishing is the consistency it has shown throughout the week. After a spectacular opening weekend, the film continued its march with daily collections hovering in the Rs 20-25 crore range. On Day 7, even as it dipped slightly to Rs 18.75 crore, it still outperformed most releases from this year, including star-led vehicles like Kesari Chapter 2 and Metro In Dino. Its total India nett collection for the first week stands at Rs 172.5 crore. Occupancy rates reflected this unrelenting momentum. Morning shows opened at 19.74%, climbing steadily through the day and peaking at over 40% during night shows. Second-Highest Week 1 Collection Of 2025 By the end of its first week, Saiyaara comfortably secured its spot as the second-highest opening week grosser of 2025, just behind the historical action drama Chhaava, which earned approximately Rs 219.25 crore in its first seven days. Saiyaara, with its Rs 172.5 crore nett, stands ahead of high-budget, star-studded releases like Housefull 5 (Rs 127.25 crore), Sikandar (Rs 115 crore) and Sky Force (Rs 99.7 crore). Notably, it also beat the week-one collection of Raid 2, starring Ajay Devgn, which had reached around Rs 95.75 crore and Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par (Rs 88.46 crore). Even overseas, Saiyaara is performing exceptionally well. Its global box office total crossed Rs 248 crore by the end of the first week, Rs 205 crore gross from India and an additional Rs 43.25 crore from international markets. Ahaan Panday's Debut Is Anything But Quiet In terms of pure star-making moments, few launches in recent memory have had the kind of impact that Ahaan Panday's debut is having. Within a week, trade insiders are already calling this the most successful male debut since Hrithik Roshan in Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai. Ahaan's first film has already outgrossed the debut films of Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan and Sidharth Malhotra (Student of the Year) and even his cousin Ananya Panday (Student of the Year 2). Romance Isn't Dead, It's Just Called Saiyaara If 2025 marks the revival of Bollywood romance, Saiyaara is its undisputed flag-bearer. Earlier this year, re-releases of cult hits like Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and Sanam Teri Kasam drew surprising crowds. But Saiyaara has gone several steps further; it didn't rely on nostalgia, it created its own legacy in real-time. The Bottom Line With Rs 172.5 crore in India nett and Rs 248 crore worldwide in just 7 days, Saiyaara currently stands at No. 2 on the list of highest first-week grossers of 2025 and is well on its way to joining the Rs 300 crore club, if current trends hold. In a year packed with sequels, spy universes and testosterone-fuelled actioners, Saiyaara has proved that a simple, soulful love story with the right packaging and performances can still reign supreme. And somewhere, amid all the data and broken records, is a wide-eyed debutant who just rewrote the rules of the game.
Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
The Fantastic Four First Steps Final India Advance Bookings: Marvel's much anticipated flick sells decent 57,500 tickets in top chains for day 1
The Fantastic Four: First Steps, directed by Matt Shakman and starring Vanessa Kirby, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Julia Garner, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and others, is at the fag end of its advance bookings in India. As at 11pm, the movie has sold around 55,000 tickets in top national chains like PVRInox and Cinepolis and the final advance number at 11:59pm should be 57,500 tickets or so. These are ordinary numbers for a Marvel flick, but the superhero brand has not been at its A-game since the last Spiderman movie in 2021. The Fantastic Four: First Steps Sells 57,500 Tickets In India's Top National Chains For Day 1 The Fantastic Four: First Steps ' pre-bookings were adversely affected by the screen-sharing issues. Bollywood movie Saiyaara is enjoying a dream run at the box office and that has made it difficult for Marvel's first family to get enough screens. This is a part and parcel of the movie business and it can't be said that the makers didn't see it coming when the advance bookings of Saiyaara opened. If not for the screen-sharing issue, the collections could have been say Rs 1 crore more than what it is likely to earn now. That's not much, and it proves that there certainly is a kind of a superhero fatigue in Asia. The Fantastic Four: First Steps Looks At A USD 225 Million Plus Global Weekend The biggie has excellent presales in North America, good presales in Europe and Oceania, and average presales in Asia. It is projected to collect USD 225 - 240 million over its first weekend globally, which is very good. If the word of mouth is favourable, it can leg to USD 700 million if not more. The Fantastic Four: First Steps Is Marvel's Last Movie Before Avengers: Doomsday The Fantastic Four: First Steps is Marvel's last movie before Avengers: Doomsday. Avengers: Doomsday is by far the biggest Marvel movie in terms of costs. There will be a high pressure of recovery with the global market for Hollywood movies, not as strong as 2019. However, if Doomsday strikes a chord, one can expect Secret Wars to blow the lids off, at the box office. The Fantastic Four: First Steps In Theatres The Fantastic Four: First Steps, hits theatres tomorrow, that is 25th July, 2025. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.
Pink Villa
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Saiyaara Box Office Trends Day 1: Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda starrer enters the game with an EXCELLENT start
Saiyaara hit the screens today, July 18, 2025. Directed by Mohit Suri of Aashiqui 2 fame, the new release stars debutantes Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda in the lead roles. Based on advance bookings and trends, Saiyaara has entered the box office game with an excellent start. Here's what the first day of the film looks like. Saiyaara looks to open at Rs 20 crore As per the trends, Saiyaara has made an excellent entry at the box office. The Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda starrer is expected to start its journey at around Rs 20 crore today. The film can cross this figure depending on the spot bookings and walk-in audience. Produced under the banner of Yash Raj Films, the intense musical romantic drama generated immense buzz on social media around its release. It is also backed with huge hype around its connection to the Aashiqui franchise. Saiyaara sells 1.95 lakh tickets in final advance bookings Saiyaara witnessed an outstanding pre-sales ahead of its big day at the box office. Mohit Suri 's directorial sold 1.95 tickets in the top three national chains— PVR Inox, and Cinepolis in final advance bookings for the opening day alone. Saiyaara surpassed the pre-sales of movies like Sikandar, Raid 2, Housefull 5, and Sitaare Zameen Par. It scored the second biggest advance booking of 2025 after Chhaava which stands on top with its 2,23,000 tickets in final pre-sales. Aditya Chopra's production will take away the screens of holdover release, Maalik at the box office. Going by its buzz, hype, and pre-sales of Saiyaara, a big blockbuster is definitely on the cards. Are you planning to watch Saiyaara? Saiyaara in theaters Saiyaara plays in cinemas from today, July 18. You can book your tickets from the online ticket booking web portals or grab them from the counter itself. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.
Pink Villa
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Saiyaara Final Advance Booking: Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda starrer sells 1.90 lakh tickets in top national chains, set for BLOCKBUSTER opening
Saiyaara, starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has turned out to be a hurricane at the box office. Directed by Mohit Suri, the young musical romantic drama has sold tickets like hotcakes and recorded massive pre-sales for debutants. Saiyaara sells 1.90 lakh tickets in top national chains for Day 1 Bankrolled by Yash Raj Films, Saiyaara is leaving no stone unturned to become a box office colossal this year. The movie has sold around 1.90 lakh tickets in the top three national chains— PVR Inox, and Cinepolis- for the opening day alone. It is expected to touch 2 lakh tickets before the first show begins in the morning. Interestingly, it has surpassed the opening day PIC pre-sales of several star vehicles- Salman Khan 's Sikandar (1,43,000 tickets), Akshay Kumar's Housefull 5 (94,750 tickets), Ajay Devgn's Raid 2 (93,000 tickets), and Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par (49,750 tickets). The movie recorded the second-best pre-bookings in the top three national chains and remained only behind Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava. For the record, Chhaava had sold 2,23,000 tickets for the opening day, and debuted with a massive opening of Rs 29.50 crore. Saiyaara targets a massive opening of Rs 20 crore; biggest debut in last 25 years Based on the outstanding advance bookings, on-ground hype, and buzz on social media, Saiyaara is targeting a massive opening of Rs 20 crore. However, a lot will depend on the spot bookings and walk-in audience. It will be the biggest debut in the last 25 years at the Indian box office. If we consider the real value, such mayhem was last seen in 2000, during the release of Hrithik Roshan's debut film, Kaho Na Pyaar Hai, and Abhishek Bachchan's Refugee. Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda are set for a massive blockbuster at the box office. All eyes are now on its word-of-mouth and audience reception. Saiyaara in theaters Saiyaara is releasing in cinemas tomorrow, July 18. You can book your tickets from the online ticket booking web portals or grab them from the counter itself. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Multiplex chain Cinepolis bets on blockbusters to drive double-digit India revenue growth, executive says
Mexican theatre chain Cinepolis expects double-digit revenue growth in India this year as it opens more screens and bets on a major Hollywood and Bollywood lineup to bring in moviegoers. Western studios are counting on this summer to reverse a downtrend worsened by the 2023 Hollywood writers' strike, with blockbusters including "Jurassic World: Rebirth" and "F1" hitting theatres through September. "Hollywood has a very strong lineup, so (does) regional and Bollywood," said Cinepolis India Managing Director Devang Sampat, adding sharp marketing with malls and production houses could lift admissions, which are still 20% below pre-COVID levels. Theater chains face increasing competition from streaming apps, concerts and live sports. Still, Cinepolis, which operates 485 screen in India out of 6,800 globally, is looking to open 20-25 screens this year to drive revenue growth, Sampat said. As for longer-term expansion, the company is taking it "one year at a time," he added. Sampat did not disclose 2024 revenue or profit but said Cinepolis' annual revenue over the years, excluding the impact of the pandemic, had grown in the high single-digit to early-double-digit percentage range. According to industry data, Cinepolis reported a revenue of 13.46 billion rupees ($156.58 million) in the 2024 financial year, up 31% year-on-year, with net profit at 321 million rupees - its first annual profit in at least half a decade. Meanwhile, analysts expect revenue at PVR Inox, India's largest multiplex chain , to grow roughly 18% in the fiscal year that started on April 1, led by a strong movie lineup and plans to add 100-110 screens to its network of over 1,700. Indian multiplex revenues are expected to jump 20%-25%, fueled by big-budget movies such as "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning", Rajinikanth's "Coolie", and Rishab Shetty's "Kantara: Chapter 1," said Shobit Singhal, research analyst at Anand Rathi.
