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Economic Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
'Saiyaara' breaks box-office records on day 1, see milestones reached by Ahaan Pandey-Aneet Padda's debut film
Synopsis Saiyaara, starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has made a record-breaking debut in Bollywood, earning ₹20 crore on its opening day. The film surpassed the opening-day collections of Sitaare Zameen Par and Sky Force, becoming the biggest debutant-driven film launch in recent memory. Agencies Saiyaara Smashes Records with Spectacular Opening Day From the moment Saiyaara hit theatres on Friday, it carved its name into Bollywood history. According to leading box office analytics platform Sacnilk , the debut vehicle for Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda garnered a remarkable Rs 20 crore on its first day in cinemas. This tremendous debut not only became the biggest opening-day figure for any film starring newcomers but also outperformed several notable recent comparison, Aamir Khan's home production Sitaare Zameen Par brought in Rs 10.7 crore on its first day, while Akshay Kumar's patriotic action film Sky Force, despite a release aligned with a festive weekend, managed Rs 12.25 crore. By surpassing both, Saiyaara has positioned itself as the most successful debutant-driven film launch in recent memory. The Hindi-language drama recorded a strong 44.33% occupancy across theatres nationwide on its release day, as per data collected by Sacnilk . This statistic further confirms its high engagement levels with audiences, especially in metropolitan milestone it achieved surpasses the opening-day performance of Dhadak—the 2018 romantic drama that introduced Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter to the big screen. Dhadak collected ₹8.76 crore on its release day, a record that remained unchallenged until didn't just dominate on the day of release—it also set new benchmarks in the run-up to its debut. In terms of advance ticket sales, the film broke fresh ground for a debutant-led project in data aggregator reports that Saiyaara sold over 45,000 tickets across leading cinema chains—PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis—within the first 24 hours of pre-sales alone. On release day, the total count jumped to 195,000 tickets sold at these chains, narrowly trailing behind Vicky Kaushal's epic saga Chhaava, which registered 225,000 including both multiplexes and single-screen venues, Saiyaara moved an astounding 380,000 tickets in advance. This made it the second most pre-booked film of 2025, just behind Chhaava, according to heightens the significance of Saiyaara's box office domination is the fact that it stars two fresh faces in the lead roles. Such commercial reception for a project with no established marquee names is rare, making the film a standout terms of monetary collections from advance bookings alone, Saiyaara earned Rs 9.40 crore, making it the third-highest Bollywood film of 2025 so far. Only Chhaava (Rs 13.80 crore) and Sikandar (Rs 10.10 crore) have performed better in this by Mohit Suri, known for helming intense romantic dramas, Saiyaara is produced by Akshaye Widhani, the CEO of Yash Raj Films (YRF). The narrative centers on two individuals from vastly different social backgrounds who discover a shared passion for music. As they draw closer, they are forced to confront the complexities of love, age, and its emotional core and magnetic soundtrack, Saiyaara seems poised to continue its winning streak at the box office and in the hearts of viewers.
India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Saiyaara box office prediction: Film records highest ticket sales since Chhaava
The advance booking of Mohit Suri's 'Saiyaara' has set a record-breaking precedent with its ticket sales. The film, which released theatrically on July 18, features Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda in the lead roles. The musical-romantic-drama has already sold approximately 195,000 tickets on its first day at the three national chains (PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis), as reported by report stated that the advance ticket sales of 'Saiyaara' are the second-highest in 2025 (Vicky Kaushal's 'Chaava' sold out 225,000 tickets). The Yash Raj Films' (YRF) production has so far had nationwide sales of over 380,000 tickets has marked one of the biggest pre-sales ever for an Indian movie featuring newcomers. The Sacnilk report also mentioned that the film secured a third position in terms of advance booking gross collection. While the YRF musical has earned Rs 9.40 crore, Vicky Kaushal's 'Chaava' (2025) and Salman Khan 'Sikandar' (2025) had collected Rs 13.80 crore and Rs 10.10 crore respectively. The report further stated that prior to the advance bookings, 'Saiyaara' was projected to be within the range of Rs 5-6 crore. However, as the advance booking momentum, it quickly turned into a double-digit prediction for the Ahaan-Aneet the progress in advances, the estimated first day opening of 'Saiyaara' jumped from Rs 10-15 crore to Rs 20-25 crore, according to Sacnilk. The songs of the film and the trailer received a positive response from fans and Bollywood trailer here: Ahaan, who is the lead actor in the film is the cousin brother of actor Ananya Panday and actor Chunky Panday's nephew. He is the son of Chikki Panday and Deane Panday. His sister Alanna Panday is a social media influencer and who pairs opposite Ahaan in 'Saiyaara', made her acting debut with Kajol's 'Salaam Venky' (2022). She also featured in the Prime Video series - 'Big Girls Don't Cry' (2024).Aneet recently paid a heartfelt tribute to Mohit in a long post. She expressed gratitude towards the director for the opportunity.'Saiyaara' is a love story about an aspiring singer and a budding music of the film consists of 7 songs, composed by Tanishk Bagchi, Faheem Abdulla, Arslan Nizami, Mithoon, Vishal Mishra, Sachet-Parampara and Rishabh Kant.'Saiyaara' is backed by Akshaye Widhani under Yash Raj Films.- Ends
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Saiyaara set to break opening day box-office records of this year, amid strong ticket bookings and positive reviews
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 5. Saiyaara sees strong advance bookings According 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. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category 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 film. Given 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. You Might Also Like: From DU graduate to new 'national crush': Who is Saiyaara actress Aneet Padda? Check her education and career journey Saiyaara opens to positive reviews 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 hearts. Leading 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. You Might Also Like: Special Ops Season 2 X reviews: Audience in awe of Kay Kay Menon's performance. And demand season 3 ASAP
Business Upturn
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
Karnataka proposes Rs 200 movie ticket price cap — know how much PVR's business will be impacted
By Aditya Bhagchandani Published on July 16, 2025, 08:04 IST The Karnataka government has proposed capping movie ticket prices at ₹200 (tax inclusive) across all theatres and multiplexes, a move that could weigh on PVR-Inox's revenues and profitability, according to analysts. The draft notification, announced following Karnataka's March 2025 budget, applies to tickets for all languages and formats and is now open for public feedback for 15 days before the final order is issued. Why this matters to PVR Karnataka is a key market for PVR-Inox, accounting for 12.3% of its total screens (215 out of 1,743 as of May 2025). The state contributes around 8% to the Hindi box office and about 10% to overall collections, with the average ticket price (ATP) currently at ₹260. If the ₹200 cap comes into force, it would mean a nearly 30% reduction in ATP in Karnataka, translating to an estimated 3.7% decline in consolidated ATP, which could shave off about 2.2% of headline revenue and 1.8% of EBITDA for PVR-Inox over FY26–28E. Premium formats like IMAX and 4DX, which currently command weekend prices of ₹600–1,000, would also see margins eroded and extended payback periods under uniform pricing. Could this hurt PVR's growth? If implemented, the cap could also hurt PVR-Inox's expansion plans by lowering returns for franchise partners, particularly in premium malls where higher rents and reduced ticket prices could push breakeven occupancy rates beyond the current ~18–20% per show. The impact could force exhibitors like PVR to rely more heavily on food & beverage sales to offset weaker ticket revenues. What's next? Exhibitors may challenge the cap in court — a similar move in 2017 was partially overturned by the Karnataka High Court, which allowed higher pricing for premium formats. Karan Taurani of Elara Securities notes: 'The proposed cap is likely to dent earnings, but given the company's scale, the impact may be manageable if the courts allow flexibility for premium formats. We maintain an Accumulate rating on PVR-Inox with a target price of ₹1,100 per share while monitoring developments closely.' While the government aims to make movies more affordable, analysts argue that content quality, rather than ticket prices, is what truly drives footfalls. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
Business Upturn
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
PVR shares in focus today as Karnataka government caps movie ticket prices at Rs 200
Shares of multiplex operators including PVR are in focus today after the Karnataka government issued a notification capping the maximum price of movie tickets across all theatres in the state, including multiplexes, at Rs 200 per ticket (inclusive of entertainment tax). According to the draft amendment to the Karnataka Cinemas (Regulation) Rules, 2014, published by the Karnataka Government Secretariat on 15 July 2025, the government proposes to amend Rule 55 by inserting a proviso that explicitly limits the cost of each show ticket to Rs 200 for all language films. The notification further mentions the omission of Rule 146 from the existing rules and invites objections and suggestions from the public within 15 days of the publication of the draft in the Official Gazette. This move is expected to impact the revenue and pricing flexibility of multiplex chains like PVR and INOX in Karnataka, which typically charge premium rates for weekend and prime-time shows. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
