Yash Raj Films’ romantic sensation Saiyaara, directed by Mohit Suri, continues to shatter records as it begins its third weekend with a bang! The film collected a massive ₹5 crore nett on its third Friday, pushing its total India collections to an astonishing ₹290.25 crore nett in just 15 days. With this, Saiyaara further cements its title as the highest-grossing love story in Indian cinema history.
💥 A Romantic Revolution at the Box Office
Produced by YRF’s CEO Akshaye Widhani, Saiyaara has turned out to be much more than just a debut film. It has evolved into a cultural phenomenon, striking a deep emotional chord with the youth. With no star power backing it traditionally, the film has launched newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda into instant stardom. The chemistry between the lead pair, combined with Mohit Suri’s signature storytelling, has made Saiyaara a box office juggernaut.
📈 Box Office Breakdown – Week 3 Update
Saiyaara (Hindi) – All India NBOC
3rd Friday – ₹5.00 Cr
Grand Total – ₹290.25 Cr nett
The film’s performance is especially commendable considering it faced competition from new releases, yet managed to retain audience attention, driving footfall across urban and tier-2 cities alike.
🌍 What Makes Saiyaara a Phenomenon?
- Record-Breaking Debut: Saiyaara holds the title for the highest-ever opening weekend for a romantic film in India, and the biggest debut film launch in Indian history.
- Pan-India & Global Craze: Apart from domestic dominance, Saiyaara is also performing exceptionally well in overseas markets, making it the highest grossing Hindi film of 2025 internationally.
- Content Over Hype: With no traditional promotions — no media interviews, no influencer marketing — the film relied solely on its content and organic buzz to attract audiences.
- A Fresh Love Story: Audiences are praising the film for reinventing the romance genre, with themes of youthful passion, emotional turbulence, and modern relationships that resonate with Gen Z and millennials alike.
⭐️ Ahaan Panday & Aneet Padda – The New Gen Z Sweethearts
This film marks the arrival of two powerful new talents in Indian cinema. Ahaan Panday’s natural screen presence and Aneet Padda’s emotive performance have been widely applauded, with fans already calling them the next iconic onscreen couple.
🔥 What’s Next?
With the weekend just beginning, industry experts predict that Saiyaara could cross the ₹300 crore nett mark by Sunday, becoming the first love story in Indian cinema to achieve this feat. Its international collections are also inching closer to ₹150 crore gross worldwide, a phenomenal benchmark for any romantic drama — let alone one led by debutants.
🏆 Final Words
Saiyaara is no longer just a movie — it’s a movement. It proves that fresh faces, strong content, and emotional depth can still draw massive crowds without depending on formulaic hype. As it charges forward into its third weekend, Saiyaara is rewriting the rules of box office success in India.