Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara has now entered the high-stakes conversation of Bollywood’s top-grossing debut films, and it is doing so with remarkable ease. After a jaw-dropping ₹20 crore opening on Day 1, the romantic drama added another ₹28.5 crore to its total on Day 2, bringing the cumulative box office collection to ₹48.5 crore in just 48 hours.
For a film led by debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, this momentum is not just impressive but also historic. The film has officially outpaced slow openers like Metro In Dino and Loveyappa, proving that strong content, fresh faces, and relatable storytelling can still draw massive crowds.
Occupancy trends are further proving Saiyaara’s staying power. On Day 2, night shows across major cities like Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, and Jaipur recorded over 70 percent occupancy, with afternoon and evening slots also crossing the 50 percent mark. Smaller towns followed close behind, and not a single city dipped below 40 percent occupancy, a rare feat for any film, let alone a debut-led romantic drama.
Social media continues to amplify the buzz. The film’s soundtrack, particularly its viral title track composed by Tanishk Bagchi, Arslan Nizami, and Faheem Abdullah, remains a major driver of online chatter and Instagram reels. Fans are not just watching the film, they are celebrating it. The music, the lead chemistry, and the emotional pull of the story are all being praised in equal measure.
Internationally, Saiyaara had a slow start with ₹3 crore from overseas markets, but that hasn’t dimmed its shine back home. Within two days, the film has almost entered the ₹50 crore club, a feat that many seasoned actors have struggled to achieve even with massive budgets and promotions.
Directed by Mohit Suri, known for his ability to merge deep emotion with strong music, Saiyaara carries echoes of Aashiqui 2 but with a fresh voice. Ahaan and Aneet are being praised not just for their screen presence but for their honesty as performers. Viewers are showing up for the experience and walking away as fans.
With strong weekend numbers and excellent word-of-mouth, all eyes are now on whether Saiyaara can hold its ground through the weekdays. But regardless of what happens next, one thing is already certain. Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda have arrived. And Saiyaara is not just a film anymore. It is a full-blown moment in Bollywood’s comeback year.
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