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Economic Times
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Saiyaara overtakes Salman Khan's Sikandar in just Day 5 at box office, after setting new romantic film record
Saiyaara box office: Yash Raj Films movie is a box office hit. The romantic drama earns Rs 105.75 crore in India in four Pandey and Aneet Padda debut in lead roles. The film's music and emotional story connect with audiences is attributed for its success. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Record-Breaking Debut for a Romantic Drama Emotional Storyline and Music Drive Buzz Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Low-Key Promotions, High Youth Connect Star Support and Social Media Frenzy Supporting Cast and Performances Yash Raj Films' latest romantic drama Saiyaara is proving to be a juggernaut at the box office. In just four days, the film has netted an impressive ₹105.75 crore in India net, with early estimates placing day four's collection at ₹22.50 crore. The movie opened to ₹22 crore on day one, surged to ₹26.25 crore on day two, and delivered its best with ₹35.75 crore on day three. Internationally, Saiyaara has already added ₹17.25 crore to its these numbers, Saiyaara is expected to surpass the India net collections of Salman Khan's Sikandar (₹110.1 crore) and has already outperformed the lifetime domestic collections of Akshay Kumar's Kesari Chapter 2. It also eclipses the debut films of star kids like Alia Bhatt's Student of the Year (₹70 crore) and Janhvi Kapoor-Ishaan Khattar's Dhadak (₹73 crore).Directed by Mohit Suri, Saiyaara has not only become his biggest box office opening but also holds the unique distinction of being the first romantic film to cross ₹100 crore in its opening weekend, according to Press Trust of India. In comparison, Suri's earlier hits like Ek Villain opened at ₹16 crore, Murder 2 at ₹7 crore, and Aashiqui 2 at just ₹6 crore on day film now finds itself in elite company, standing alongside other top weekend earners like Vicky Kaushal's Chhava (₹122.43 crore), Salman Khan's Sikandar (₹90.25 crore), and Akshay Kumar's Housefull 5 (₹91.83 crore).At the heart of Saiyaara is a touching narrative that follows Krish Kapoor (played by debutant Ahaan Pandey), an ambitious musician, and Vaani Batra (played by Aneet Padda), a reserved lyricist grappling with early-onset Alzheimer's. Their emotional and artistic connection forms the emotional core of the film. The storyline has resonated deeply with viewers, many of whom have taken to social media to express how the movie left them in tears or dancing to its soundtrack, composed by a powerhouse lineup including Mithoon, Sachet–Parampara, Tanishk Bagchi, Vishal Mishra, Rishabh Kant, Faheem Abdullah, and Arslan Nizami, has also played a major role in drawing audiences. Songs voiced by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal have quickly climbed the charts, adding fuel to the film's Saiyaara's success has come without the usual media blitz. Yash Raj Films took a bold route by keeping debutants Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda away from the pre-release promotions, focusing instead on the film's content and organic buzz. The production house has even requested theatres not to increase ticket prices, making the film more accessible to younger audiences—a move that has been widely appreciated and may have helped drive the impressive footfall over the the many celebrity admirers of the film is actress Shraddha Kapoor, who starred in Mohit Suri's Aashiqui 2. She recently attended a screening and couldn't hold back her emotions, calling Saiyaara 'pure cinema, pure drama, pure magic.' On Instagram, she shared a clip of herself clapping during a powerful scene and wrote that she hadn't 'felt so many emotions in a long time.'Beyond Pandey and Padda, the film features strong supporting performances from actors such as Geeta Agarwal, Rajesh Kumar, Varun Badola, and Shaad Randhawa. Their characters help ground the film in emotional realism while adding texture to the Pandey, the nephew of Chunky Pandey, has received praise for his earnest portrayal of a struggling musician, while Aneet Padda's depiction of a character coping with memory loss has earned applause for its sensitivity and depth.
Time of India
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Saiyaara overtakes Salman Khan's Sikandar in just Day 5 at box office, after setting new romantic film record
Record-Breaking Debut for a Romantic Drama Emotional Storyline and Music Drive Buzz Low-Key Promotions, High Youth Connect Star Support and Social Media Frenzy Supporting Cast and Performances Yash Raj Films' latest romantic drama Saiyaara is proving to be a juggernaut at the box office. In just four days, the film has netted an impressive ₹105.75 crore in India net, with early estimates placing day four's collection at ₹22.50 crore. The movie opened to ₹22 crore on day one, surged to ₹26.25 crore on day two, and delivered its best with ₹35.75 crore on day three. Internationally, Saiyaara has already added ₹17.25 crore to its these numbers, Saiyaara is expected to surpass the India net collections of Salman Khan's Sikandar (₹110.1 crore) and has already outperformed the lifetime domestic collections of Akshay Kumar's Kesari Chapter 2. It also eclipses the debut films of star kids like Alia Bhatt's Student of the Year (₹70 crore) and Janhvi Kapoor-Ishaan Khattar's Dhadak (₹73 crore).Directed by Mohit Suri, Saiyaara has not only become his biggest box office opening but also holds the unique distinction of being the first romantic film to cross ₹100 crore in its opening weekend, according to Press Trust of India. In comparison, Suri's earlier hits like Ek Villain opened at ₹16 crore, Murder 2 at ₹7 crore, and Aashiqui 2 at just ₹6 crore on day film now finds itself in elite company, standing alongside other top weekend earners like Vicky Kaushal's Chhava (₹122.43 crore), Salman Khan's Sikandar (₹90.25 crore), and Akshay Kumar's Housefull 5 (₹91.83 crore).At the heart of Saiyaara is a touching narrative that follows Krish Kapoor (played by debutant Ahaan Pandey), an ambitious musician, and Vaani Batra (played by Aneet Padda), a reserved lyricist grappling with early-onset Alzheimer's. Their emotional and artistic connection forms the emotional core of the film. The storyline has resonated deeply with viewers, many of whom have taken to social media to express how the movie left them in tears or dancing to its soundtrack, composed by a powerhouse lineup including Mithoon, Sachet–Parampara, Tanishk Bagchi, Vishal Mishra, Rishabh Kant, Faheem Abdullah, and Arslan Nizami, has also played a major role in drawing audiences. Songs voiced by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal have quickly climbed the charts, adding fuel to the film's Saiyaara's success has come without the usual media blitz. Yash Raj Films took a bold route by keeping debutants Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda away from the pre-release promotions, focusing instead on the film's content and organic buzz. The production house has even requested theatres not to increase ticket prices, making the film more accessible to younger audiences—a move that has been widely appreciated and may have helped drive the impressive footfall over the the many celebrity admirers of the film is actress Shraddha Kapoor, who starred in Mohit Suri's Aashiqui 2. She recently attended a screening and couldn't hold back her emotions, calling Saiyaara 'pure cinema, pure drama, pure magic.' On Instagram, she shared a clip of herself clapping during a powerful scene and wrote that she hadn't 'felt so many emotions in a long time.'Beyond Pandey and Padda, the film features strong supporting performances from actors such as Geeta Agarwal, Rajesh Kumar, Varun Badola, and Shaad Randhawa. Their characters help ground the film in emotional realism while adding texture to the Pandey, the nephew of Chunky Pandey, has received praise for his earnest portrayal of a struggling musician, while Aneet Padda's depiction of a character coping with memory loss has earned applause for its sensitivity and depth.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Saiyaara' day three box office: Ahaan Pandey-Aneet Padda film maintains strong run
Mohit Suri's romantic drama Saiyaara, featuring debutant Ahaan Pandey and actor Aneet Padda, has maintained its strong run at the domestic box office, according to trade websites. While the film marks Pandey's first appearance on screen, Padda has previously featured in Big Girls Don't Cry and Kajol-starrer Salaam Venky. Directed by Mohit Suri, the Hindi movie has minted ₹83 crore at the box office in the first three days in India. The movie is produced by Yash Raj Films. The film also marked the highest opening day release ever for a debutant-led film as well as the highest for a love story. Pandey is actor Ananya Pandey's cousin. The film's impressive three-day run at the box office has beat lifetime collection of other debuts of star kids like Alia Bhatt's Student of the Year and Jahnvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khattar's Dhadak, which earned ₹70 crore and ₹73 crore (lifetime). Saiyaara follows Krish, played by Pandey, a fiery, ambitious musician, and Vaani, played by Padda, a shy lyricist recovering from heartbreak. The chemistry of the lead pair, built through soulful songwriting sessions and raw emotional moments, is the heart of the film, reads the official logline. Saiyaara opened with ₹21 crore, earned ₹25 crore on day two and as per trade tracking website Sacnilk's early estimates, it has made ₹37 crore on day three. It is also Suri's highest opening among his other films -- Ek Villain earned ₹16 crore on day one, Aashiqui 2 made over ₹6 crore and Murder 2 earned almost ₹7crore on the first day of their release. The film is among the highest grossing opening weekend alongside films like Vicky Kaushal's Chhava (₹122.43 crore), Salman Khan's Sikandar (₹90.25 crore) and Akshay Kumar's ensemble comedy Housefull 5 (₹91.83 crore). ALSO READ:'Saiyaara': Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta praises YRF's promotional strategy of Mohit Suri film The music of Saiyaara, which features seven songs composed by Mithoon, Sachet–Parampara, Tanishk Bagchi, Rishabh Kant, Vishal Mishra, Faheem Abdullah and Arslan Nisami, is already a chartbuster. Alongside Pandey and Padda, the romance also stars Geeta Agarwal, Rajesh Kumar, Varun Badola and Shaad Randhawa in key roles.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Saiyaara creates box office history: Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda starrer scores biggest opening weekend for Bollywood debutants
In the glamorous world of Bollywood, where star power often eclipses storytelling and legacy outshines fresh talent, the success of 'Saiyaara' has marked a rare cinematic event. A film led by two completely new faces - Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda - has emerged as one of the biggest blockbusters of 2025. To add to the significance, the film is now the biggest Bollywood hit ever to feature two debutant leads. Released on July 18, 2025, 'Saiyaara' announced its arrival into the mainstream cinema with a staggering Rs 21 crore opening day collection. Interestingly, this opening day collection was a badge of merit that even superstars struggled to reach post-pandemic. In doing so, it proved to be one of the most audacious gambles in Bollywood that turned out to be rewarding. Rarity of Dual Debuts In Hindi cinema, having two debutants taking on leading roles in a film is a risky bet. It is only in rare situations that films featuring new faces have turned out to be successful. Some of these rare hits include Hrithik Roshan and Ameesha Patel's 'Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai' which scored an impressive lifetime collection of Rs 44.28 crore. The next big hit came from Alia Bhatt , Varun Dhawan and Sidharth Malhotra with their teen romance drama 'Student of the Year' which earned Rs 70 crore. Even the Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter starrer 'Dhadak' paid off handsomely, finishing its run just under the Rs 100 crore net mark. In contrast, recent releases featuring newcomers, like 'Mirzya' and 'Malaal', wound up their run with collections of Rs 7.92 crore and Rs 2.8 crore, respectively. However, 'Saiyaara', on the other hand, has seemingly rewritten the playbook entirely by outgrossing these classics within its mammoth Rs 83 crore opening weekend. Number Game From the very first show, Saiyaara was on fire: Day 1 Rs 21 Crore Day 2 Rs 25 Crore Day 3 Rs 37 Crore Weekend Total Rs 83 crore India Net This haul didn't just make headlines, it crushed long-standing box office records. 'Saiyaara' not only raised the benchmark for box office collections for a film starring debutantes, it also outperformed director Mohit Suri 's previous opening records of his previous films like 'Ek Villain' which earned Rs 105.76 crore (lifetime total), 'Aashiqui 2' which earned Rs 78 crore (lifetime total). The film has now positioned itself among the top 10 highest opening weekends of 2025: 'Chhaava' – Rs 601 crore ' Housefull 5' – Rs 183 crore 'Raid 2' – Rs 173 crore 'Sitaare Zameen Par' - Rs 163 crore 'Sky Force' - Rs 112 crore 'Sikandar' – Rs 110 crore 'Kesari Chapter 2' - Rs 92 crore 'Jaat' - Rs 88 crore 'Saiyaara' – Rs 83 crore For a film starring two actors making their first on-screen appearance, these numbers are unprecedented. The Winning Formula So, what worked? Why did 'Saiyaara' succeed where other dual-debut films failed? Director Mohit Suri credits the film's authenticity and emotional truth. In interviews, he's spoken candidly about his desire to push past the rose-tinted portrayal of romance in Bollywood, 'In love, there will be pain… If love is not real, it's not felt. I believe in it more than I fantasise about it,' he told PTI. Suri's distinct voice, previously seen in emotionally resonant films like Aashiqui 2 and Malang, shines in Saiyaara. His co-writing effort with Sankalp Sadanah crafted a screenplay rooted in vulnerability, memory loss, and the emotional turbulence of youth, all set against a backdrop of stirring music. And the audience responded. In classic Suri fashion, music wasn't just a soundtrack, it stepped up as a supporting act. Songs like "Saiyaara (Reprise)" and "Tum Rehte Ho" became instant chartbusters, flooding social media reels and playlists. Audiences danced, cried, and celebrated in theatres as seen in viral videos from packed theatres. Stars Are Born While the film's story pulled heartstrings, the raw, sincere performances of its leads saw several stars take to social media to share words of praise for the new talents. Ahaan, with his earnest portrayal of Krish, an aspiring musician, and Aneet, playing Vaani a writer grappling with early-onset Alzheimer's, had actress-producer Alia Bhatt gushing on Instagram, 'It's safe to say… two beautiful, magical STARS are born. I don't remember the last time I looked at two actors with such awe… What a film. What feeling. What music!' Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu echoed the sentiment in a post that read, 'Take a bow Saiyaara team… Honest storytelling, standout performances and top-notch execution.' Actor Harshvardhan Rane summarised it best saying, 'Another melodious example of a love story shattering all myths and formulas of the industry.' The Debutant's Club When it comes to Bollywood films featuring debutant leads, Saiyaara has set a new benchmark. Starring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, the romantic drama stormed the Indian box office with a staggering Rs 83 crore opening weekend collection — the highest ever for a film launching two fresh faces. Here's how Saiyaara compares to previous Bollywood dual-debut films (India Net collections): 'Saiyaara' (2025) – Ahaan Panday & Aneet Padda – Rs 83 crore (weekend) 'Malaal' (2019) – Meezaan Jaaferi & Sharmin Segal – Rs 2.8 crore 'Dhadak' (2018) – Janhvi Kapoor & Ishaan Khatter – Rs 74.19 crore 'Mirzya' (2016) – Harshvardhan Kapoor & Saiyami Kher – Rs 7.92 crore 'Hero' (2015) – Sooraj Pancholi & Athiya Shetty – Rs 31 crore 'Student of the Year' (2012) – Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan & Sidharth Malhotra – Rs 70 crore 'Ishaqzaade' (2012) – Arjun Kapoor & Parineeti Chopra – Rs 47 crore 'Heropanti' (2014) – Tiger Shroff & Kriti Sanon – Rs 52.70 crore 'Saawariya' (2007) – Ranbir Kapoor & Sonam Kapoor – Rs 20.92 crore 'Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai' (2000) – Hrithik Roshan & Ameesha Patel – Rs 44.28 crore Not only did Saiyaara claim the top spot, it did so in record time, making it the most successful dual-debut in Bollywood history to date. More than just a weekend wonder, 'Saiyaara' is shaping up to be a defining debut film in modern Bollywood history. Whether it's the vulnerability of a director's story, or two young actors giving it their all this success story has changed the game for Bollywood, and we're all here for it.
Business News Wales
3 days ago
- Business
- Business News Wales
WS Marketing and UWTSD Announce Partnership for Welsh Awards
PR, marketing and events agency WS Marketing has announced a sponsorship agreement with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) for the 2025 Welsh Law Awards, South Wales Business Awards and Welsh Fitness Awards. The agreement gives the university's students hands-on experience in helping to manage and deliver the awards. Wesley Skene, Founder of WS Marketing, said: 'We are delighted to announce this sponsorship agreement with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. To have one of the leading Welsh universities on board for 2025 is something we are incredibly proud of. However, the opportunity to provide students with industry leading work experience and networking opportunities is fantastic. University of Wales Trinity Saint David students are always of the highest academic rigour and to create opportunities for them to develop contacts and real-time CPD before graduation is a key goal of ours.' Dr Bronwen Williams JP MStJ, Academic Director at UWTSD's Swansea School of Law, said: 'Swansea Law School (SLS) is based at the SA1 Waterfront campus and offers three pathways of programmes: Law, Criminology and Emergency Services at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels of study. 'We offer the traditional LLB Law and LLB Law & Legal Practice routes into law, as well as the LLB Law with Criminology programme. These programmes develop students' skills in the foundations of law and help prepare them for a career in legal practice and the wider legal profession. 'Swansea Law School works closely with law firms in Wales to maintain relevancy of content and professional practice input into the modules, and to provide work experience and placement opportunities for the students. SLS is proud to be the only university in Wales to be able to offer the Welsh Legal Apprenticeship in collaboration with our college partners, CILEx, and law firms and legal departments across the whole of Wales. 'UWTSD Swansea Law School is delighted to be the feature sponsor of the Welsh Law Awards, which showcases the best of legal representation in Wales and celebrates those legal professionals who go above and beyond to support their clients through their legal issues. We are particularly delighted to be able recognise an outstanding student with the inaugural Student of the Year award.' Robyn Griffiths MBA, PGCE, FHEA – BA Business Management Programme Manager, said: 'UWTSD's Swansea Business School's cutting edge, vibrant SA1 Waterfront campus, offers a diverse and dynamic portfolio of programmes designed to support learners at every stage of their professional and academic journey. From entry-level qualifications such as the Certificate of Higher Education in Employability Skills, to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Business Management and Accounting and professional qualifications such as CIPD, and even doctoral study; we pride ourselves on offering a truly holistic and flexible business education experience. 'At the heart of our approach is a commitment to applied learning. We work closely with industry to ensure that our teaching is grounded in the real world, whether that's through expert-led modules, tailored work placement opportunities, or our integration of digital technologies to future-proof our graduates' skills. We combine traditional academic rigour with an unwavering dedication to pastoral care, small class sizes, and open-door policies, enabling us to deliver a personalised, supportive learning environment. 'Swansea Business School is extremely proud to be the feature sponsor of the South Wales Business Awards, an event that celebrates the very best of entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation across the region. As part of this year's celebration, we are also delighted to recognise a Swansea Business School Student in the Student of the Year award. For us, it's not just about achievement, it is about widening participation and the potential that is realised when the right challenge meets the right support and is given the right opportunities.'
