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3 days ago
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YRF & Mohit Suri's Saiyaara has a historic initial two days for a debutant film collecting Rs 48.25 crore
Achieved these numbers with just 8,000 shows across India — less than half the average 18,000 shows typically required for a ₹20 Cr+ opener. read more YRF & Mohit Suri's Saiyaara has a historic initial two days for a debutant film collecting 48.25 crore in India, turning Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda to overnight stars and sweethearts of the entire nation! Saiyaara (Hindi) - All India - NBOC Fri - ₹ 22.00 Cr Sat - ₹ 26.25 Cr Total - ₹ 48.25 Cr G. Total - ₹ 48.25 Cr Note: Friday numbers revised as collections increased due to screen additions by exhibitors to meet surge in demand. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Here are the highlights of this monstrous opening : Biggest Opening Day Net Box Office Ever for a debutant-led film in the history of Indian cinema. All-time Biggest Opening Day for a 'pure love story' in Indian cinema. Highest Opening Day Ticket Sales post-2000 for a debutant film. Most Tickets Sold on Day 1 for a debutant film in 25 years — since Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai and Refugee (2000). Career-Best Opening for director Mohit Suri. Highest Opening Day for a Love Story Post-Pandemic. First Love Story to Cross ₹20 Cr Net in a single day post-COVID. Achieved these numbers with just 8,000 shows across India — less than half the average 18,000 shows typically required for a ₹20 Cr+ opener. And all this without the actors being opened up to public gaze and without any traditional publicity and marketing approach - so zero interviews, zero city visits, no reels, no influencer content, no visibility. Just the power of strong content marketed to the entire nation.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Amitabh Bachchan asks Abhishek Bachchan to ‘fight till the very end'; praises him for never comparing himself to others: ‘One should never give up'
Amitabh Bachchan has been all praises for his son Abhishek Bachchan as he completed 25 years in the film industry this year. Recently, Big B took to Tumblr and advised Abhishek to never give up and to keep fighting. Amitabh wrote, 'The essence of life is NEVER GIVE UP .. fight till the very end .. you may win you may lose .. BUT AT LEAST YOU FOUGHT. The 'pluckiest' .. loser has more respect than the 'so called winner ' .. for the pluckiest loser always shall be remembered by – 'he fought and almost WON'. That has a greater sense of success than the more monetary guideline of commercial success .. 25 years !! that is no mean feat .. comparisons with others is a weakness .. the results speak more than any other 'ness.'' Amitabh Bachchan also praised Abhishek Bachchan for not comparing himself to others and said he admires this quality in his son. He wrote, 'You Abhishek have ever and ALWAYS compared yourself with yourself .. not many can do that .. And each day I learn more and more and more .. They tell me you have done enough sit back and relax ..NO .. sitting back is a defeat of life – you are giving up .. and one should NEVER GIVE UP.' Abhishek Bachchan began his career in films alongside Kareena Kapoor Khan in JP Dutta's 2000 film Refugee. In an earlier interaction, the actor had admitted that many filmmakers refused to launch him at that time, as they didn't want to take the responsibility of launching superstar Amitabh Bachchan's son. Speaking to Nayandeep Rakshit, he had said, 'I didn't understand then but I understood when I signed Refugee. They were like, 'We don't want the responsibility of launching Amitabh Bachchan's son.' I didn't get that, but when I started working and I started seeing firsthand what my father meant to the film industry — fellow actors, directors — I said, you know, I get it. He's such an immense figure that people have so much love and respect for, and I think that's amazing. I can understand why people said, 'Don't put that on us.'' Over the years, Abhishek Bachchan has starred in fan-favourite films like Yuva, Dhoom, Bunty Aur Babli, Bluffmaster, Manmarziyaan, Delhi-6, and others. However, his career-defining role was in Mani Ratnam's 2007 film Guru. Recently, Abhishek's films like I Want to Talk, Ghoomer, Be Happy, and Kaalidhar Laapata have seen him portray father figures. He also starred in the multi-starrer Housefull 5. The actor will next be seen in Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming film King.
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Amitabh Bachchan praises son Abhishek: Never give up
Agency: PTI New Delhi, Jul 20 (PTI) Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan penned a heartfelt note admiring his son, Abhishek Bachchan, who has recently completed 25 years in the acting industry. Amitabh shared a post on his blog on Saturday. 'The essence of life is NEVER GIVE UP .. fight till the very end .. you may win you may lose .. BUT AT LEAST YOU FOUGHT. The 'pluckiest' .. (the trait of showing courage and determination) loser has more respect than the 'so called winner ' .. for the pluckiest loser always shall be remembered by – 'he fought and almost WON'. That has a greater sense of success than the more monetary guideline of commercial success .. 25 years !! that is no mean feat .. comparisons with others is a weakness .. the results speak more than any other 'ness'," the post began. 'You Abhishek have ever and ALWAYS compared yourself with yourself .. not many can do that .. And each day I learn more and more and more .. They tell me you have done enough sit back and relax ..NO .. sitting back is a defeat of life – you are giving up .. and one should NEVER GIVE UP," he added. Abhishek made his debut in 2000, alongside Kareena Kapoor Khan in 'Refugee". Directed by J P Dutta, the film featured Abhishek in the role of a nameless Indian Muslim, who helps illegal refugees cross the border between India and Pakistan in the Great Rann of Kutch. His latest work is 'Housefull 5", co-starring with Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri and Sonam Bajwa among others. Released on June 6, the film is the fifth installment of the 'Housefull" franchise, which began in 2010. PTI ATR ATR ATR view comments First Published: July 20, 2025, 12:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Saiyaara: 3 Reasons Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda's Film Is Creating Buzz, Breaking Industry Norms
Nobody does heartbreaks like Mohit Suri. Ahaan Panday-Aneet Padda have delivered ace performances in their debut outings. But is that enough to explain Saiyaara's box-office mania? Mohit Suri's Saiyaara starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda has created history. As per Sacnilk, it has emerged as one of the biggest openers of the year so far, earning about Rs 20 crore, unprecedented for a film of this scale. It has beaten Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor's 2018 film Dhadak to become the highest opening-day grosser with debutants as leads in recent times. Following its release on July 18, Saiyaara became a talking point on social media. So intense was the buzz surrounding the film and so overwhelming were its presale figures that midnight shows were added even before it could hit the theatres. Reports now state that the film has clocked a whopping Rs 24 crore on Saturday. The domestic figures combined with the worldwide box office numbers have made it already cross the Rs 50 crore mark and this is just the beginning. And as per experts, the Saiyaara rampage at the box office will continue. Old Records Broken, History Made There are videos doing the rounds on social media of audiences serenading to the title track of Saiyaara and hooting, clapping and whistling at Ahaan's entry sequence on a bike. This, right here, is history in the making, particularly for a film that is headlined by non-stars. Let's take a quick look at a few more records that Saiyaara has set. On day one, it has sold the most tickets for a debutant film in 25 years since Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai and Refugee. It marks Mohit's career-best opening. It also holds the record for the highest opening day for a love story, post-pandemic. And Saiyaara has achieved these numbers with just 8,000 shows across India – less than half the average 18,000 shows typically required for a Rs 20 crore opener. And here's the twist. These feats have happened without the actors being exposed to the public glare and without any traditional publicity and marketing approach – zero interviews, zero city visits, no reels, no influencer content. So, what explains this euphoria, this mass hysteria? Deconstructing The Saiyaara Fever Why and how has Saiyaara come to be a case study for our biggest filmmakers and superstars? According to netizens, what Aashiqui 2 was for the millennials, Saiyaara is for the Gen-Z. Sure, nobody portrays heartbreaks and mopey love sagas on the big screen like Mohit. Sure, Ahaan and Aneet have delivered performances like seasoned artists in their debut outings. But is that enough for a box office tsunami? What explains the sudden postponement in the release of Ajay Devgn's Son Of Sardaar 2 from July 25 to August 1? Power Of Love Stories And Good Music Veteran film trade expert Taran Adarsh believes that a lot of it has got to do with the fact that Saiyaara more than compensated for the dearth of a true-blue Bollywood romance. 'It's an intense love story and we've forgotten how to make them in recent times. Saiyaara's music is also grabbing attention. We've been making romantic films and rom-coms but an intense love story with good music was lacking. An emphasis on music for a Hindi film is very important and it has been proved time and again," he remarks. Reacting to the viral videos on Instagram, he shares, 'In the 70s and the 80s, trailers, posters and newspaper ads were the only way to communicate to the audience about a new film. Songs would come out only in the form of cassettes and LP records before the release. People heard music and did not watch it. The same thing happened here. There are videos where the youth is going crazy over the songs of Saiyaara and singing along. It's unbelievable in today's times." Producer and film business expert Girish Johar lauds YRF for its 'beautiful' promotional strategy. 'They promoted the songs aggressively on digital media. The music front-lined their promotional strategy. They also engaged in count schemes to attract the audience. And above all, the trailer was really good. Good music further excited the audience and they found a lot of resonance in the songs and the results are now out for us to see," he explains. 'Secrecy' and Intrigue YRF's 'show more and tell less' secret sauce recipe has worked wonders. 'The film has no franchise power and doesn't have popular stars. It didn't have a holiday release. The marketing strategy didn't include city tours, media interviews or collaborations with influencers. The producers had kept Ahaan and Aneet completely under wraps. Actors overexpose themselves before their film releases with multiple mall visits. But here, it's the freshness that worked. People wouldn't be spending so much money if the product wasn't worth it. And Saiyaara is worth it," Taran says. He adds, 'A lot of audiences buying tickets may still not be aware of the hero and the heroine's names. There's still a sense of curiosity, ki naya ladka kaun hai, nayi ladki kaun hai. But look at the way it's creating waves at the box office! Son Of Sardaar 2 has been pushed. They haven't officially stated that the reason behind that is Saiyaara. And thankfully, Mohit's film doesn't have 40-year-old actors playing college students or running around trees. Age-appropriate casting is what has worked for Saiyaara." The Non-Star Value 'I can imagine a Shah Rukh Khan or a Salman Khan film doing those kinds of numbers, not a film like this with a new hero and a new heroine banking solely on music and romance," exclaims Taran. Times have changed and so has the audience's taste. But the one thing that remains superior to everything else – even the familiar face of a star – is content. 'What we're witnessing is the Saiyaara wave. This is a historic moment. It's a well-made film too. Ahaan and Aneet are superb in their debut performances," he continues. Echoing his sentiments, Girish says, 'There's a paradigm shift post-COVID. OTT has challenged the star system and has led people to watch good content and that's also reflecting on the audience behaviour at the box office. Their mindset has changed. If they resonate with a story or a genre, it will soar. Audiences want to see a well-rounded entertainer and they're no longer dependent on a star to deliver that." A Success Story That Will Unsettle Some, Inspire Some With Bollywood largely going through a dry spell, the success of Saiyaara has brought about some much-needed relief. These are times when even the biggest superstars of the country are struggling to get a decent opening, let alone create records. But Saiyaara, made on an average budget, may very soon enter the Rs 100 crore club. What does it mean for the industry at large? 'This will rewrite industry norms. Everyone has to pull up their socks now," says Girish. 'The stars also need to ensure that their films are worthy enough to drawn in audiences. They're demanding massive fees but are their films even managing to earn ten percent of that money on day one? They've no option now but to rethink. The success of Saiyaara will also give a boost to producers' confidence. If they feel that a story is good, they won't have to depend on stars to headline it anymore. Music, screenplay and direction are critical elements of a film," he points out. view comments First Published: July 20, 2025, 07:51 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. 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News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Amitabh Bachchan's Message For Abhishek Grabs Attention: 'Never Give Up, Fight Till End'
Amitabh Bachchan took to his blog on Friday and penned down a motivating note as Abhishek marks 25 years in Bollywood. Amitabh Bachchan often cheers for his son, actor Abhishek Bachchan. As the latter marks 25 years in the film industry, Big B took to his blog on Friday and penned down a motivating note. Amitabh praised his son and mentioned that he has always compared himself with himself, a trait that not many people possess. 'The essence of life is NEVER GIVE till the very end .. you may win you may lose .. BUT AT LEAST YOU FOUGHT… (sic)," Amitabh wrote and then added, 'The 'pluckiest' .. (the trait of showing courage and determination) loser has more respect than the 'so called winner ' .. for the pluckiest loser always shall be remembered by – 'he fought and almost WON' That has a greater sense of success than the more monetary guideline of commercial success ..(sic)." Big B mentioned that completing 25 years in the Hindi film industry is a big accomplishment and further wrote, '25 years !! that is no mean feat .. comparisons with others is a weakness .. the results speak more than any other 'ness' .. You Abhishek have ever and ALWAYS compared yourself with yourself .. not many can do that ..(sic)." 'And each day I learn more and more and more .. They tell me you have done enough sit back and relax .. NO .. sitting back is a defeat of life – you are giving up .. and one should NEVER GIVE UP!! (sic)," he continued. Amitabh then reminded that even though life is full of challenges, setbacks and failures, 'each fall is a lesson". 'History honours those who kept going despite the odds. When the path seems blocked, determination finds a new way. Courage lies not in never failing, but in rising each time we fall. Believe in yourself, keep striving, and remember—greatness begins with not giving up," he wrote. Abhishek Bachchan made his acting debut in 2000 with the movie Refugee. Directed by J. P. Dutta, the film also marked the debut of Kareena Kapoor Khan. Most recently, Abhishek was seen in I Want To Talk and Housefull 5. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
