Saiyaara inches closer to the ₹100 crore mark

Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda’s debut film Saiyaara collected ₹37 crore on its first Sunday. This follows ₹21 crore on Friday and ₹25 crore on Saturday, reflecting a strong upward trend over the weekend, according to Sacnilk.

With a three-day total of ₹83 crore in India net collections, the film has shown solid traction across key markets.

The box office growth over the weekend is primarily because of heavy word-of-mouth publicity that drove strong weekend footfall.

On its third day at the box office on Sunday, Saiyaara continued its strong run, recording an overall occupancy of 71.18%. The film saw steady growth through the day, starting with 38.70% occupancy in morning shows, which jumped to 78.53% in the afternoon. Evening shows peaked at 88.15%, while night shows maintained a solid 79.32%, reflecting sustained audience interest over the weekend.

Cities like Jaipur, Bengaluru, and Lucknow recorded over 80% occupancy on Sunday, while other major metros reported healthy turnout as well, with occupancy levels ranging between 50% and 70%.

The film is inching closer to the ₹100 crore mark, a notable achievement for debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda to reach in box office collections.

Saiyaara, directed by Mohit Suri and starring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, follows the emotional journey of Krish Kapoor, a troubled musician, and Vaani Batra, an aspiring lyricist. The film has drawn praise from audiences for its soundtrack and emotionally resonant storytelling.

The film has already made box office history by recording the highest opening day collection for a film featuring debut actors, surpassing several well-established romantic dramas led by industry superstars.

This is particularly noteworthy because unlike Yash Raj Films' Loveyapa efforts, there was a complete absence of conventional promotional strategies typically used to launch new faces. YRF deliberately kept the lead pair away from high-visibility PR campaigns. There were no mall promotions, influencer collaborations, or talk show appearances typically seen in such launches.

A key factor driving the film’s success has been its soundtrack, which struck a chord with audiences across platforms. Several songs quickly went viral, with Instagram reels and social media content playing a major role in amplifying reach.