“Saiyaara Day 1 Box Office: Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda Set Record-Breaking ₹19 Crore Debut”
“Mohit Suri’s romantic drama Saiyaara, featuring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, opens to positive reviews and an impressive box office start.”
The results are in—Saiyaara has taken the box office by storm! Featuring fresh faces Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, the film has made a historic debut, setting a new benchmark for launches by newcomers. Directed by Mohit Suri, the romantic drama generated massive buzz ahead of its release, both from fans and the general audience. According to the latest report by Sacnilk, Saiyaara has now cemented its place as one of the biggest opening day earners of the year, raking in nearly ₹20 crore on Day 1.
According to the report, Saiyaara earned an impressive ₹19.6 crore on its opening day—a remarkable achievement for a romantic drama led by two newcomers. What makes this feat even more extraordinary is how it outperformed several big-budget films headlined by Bollywood heavyweights. For instance, Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par managed ₹10.7 crore on Day 1, while Akshay Kumar’s Sky Force, released over a holiday weekend, collected ₹12.25 crore. Saiyaara’s debut numbers demonstrate that fresh faces, when paired with strong storytelling and direction, can draw massive crowds and even surpass the industry’s biggest names.
On its release day, Saiyaara recorded an impressive 44.33% Hindi occupancy across theaters on Friday. With this, the film has officially set a new record for the highest opening-day collection by a Hindi film featuring debutants in lead roles. The previous record was held by Dhadak (2018), which marked the debut of Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter, earning ₹8.76 crore on its first day. Saiyaara has more than doubled that figure, firmly establishing itself as a game-changer for newcomers in Bollywood.
Directed by Mohit Suri and produced by YRF CEO Akshaye Widhani, Saiyaara is making waves not just at the box office but also on social media. Since its release, the film’s soundtrack—particularly the soulful title track—has gone viral, with fans pouring in love through reels, covers, and trending hashtags. The film has also earned positive reviews from critics, further boosting its momentum. In its review, Hindustan Times noted, “Saiyaara may not break new ground in terms of storytelling, but it strikes the right emotional chords. It’s a film that understands its audience and delivers with sincerity. It offers just enough to make you feel—and that, sometimes, is more than enough.”