Mohit Suri’s romantic film ‘Saiyaara’ continues to surprise everyone with its smashing run at the Indian box office. As the film enters its second Saturday, it is expected to cross the huge Rs 200 crore mark by the end of the day.
Fresh faces, big box office magic
Starring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, ‘Saiyaara’ has quickly become a fan favourite. According to early estimates by Sacnilk, by 2 pm on Day 9, the film had collected Rs 6.56 crore, taking the total box office collection to Rs 197.31 crore. That means it needs just a little over Rs 2.5 crore more to cross the Rs 200 crore line today.It is also worth mentioning that the film has not dropped to single-digit earnings in the past 8 days, and with the weekend here, it is expected to continue its double-digit run with a strong chance of crossing the Rs 200 crore mark.
Saturday starts with steady numbers
‘Saiyaara’ had an overall 20.80% occupancy in morning shows on Saturday, 26 July 2025. This figure could go up as more people head to cinemas for afternoon, evening and night shows. All eyes are now on how the rest of the day plays out.Week 1:Day 1 (Friday): Rs 21.5 croreDay 2 (Saturday): Rs 26 croreDay 3 (Sunday): Rs 35.75 croreDay 4 (Monday): Rs 24 croreDay 5 (Tuesday): Rs 25 croreDay 6 (Wednesday): Rs 21.5 croreDay 7 (Thursday): Rs 19 croreWeek 1 Total: Rs 172.75 croreWeek 2:Day 8 (Friday): Rs 18 croreDay 9 (Saturday): Rs 6.56 crore (till 2 pm estimate)Total so far: Rs 197.31 crore
Top 50 in just two weekends
In an amazing jump, ‘Saiyaara’ has broken into the Top 50 Biggest Hits of Hindi Cinema in just its second weekend. The film has shocked both trade experts and audiences with its strong box office performance.Just two days ago, ‘Saiyaara’ was sitting at the 84th position on the all-time highest-grossing Hindi films list. But now, it has zoomed up to 46th position, beating out massive films like Akshay Kumar’s ‘Sooryavanshi’, Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar’s ‘2.0’, and Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’.
Akshay Kumar showers praise
‘Saiyaara’ has been winning not only at the box office, but also in Bollywood circles. Several celebrities have praised the film for its touching story and beautiful music. The latest to share his love for the film is none other than superstar Akshay Kumar. In a recent interview, he called it a proud moment for Hindi cinema and spoke about how happy he was to see new faces succeed. He told Hindustan Times, “I think it’s the best thing that has happened. It’s a very good sign for our Hindi film industry that a newcomer—a new boy and girl, have had a successful film. And I welcome them. I’m very happy. Honestly, I’m saying this, it’s such a good thing.”
A story of love and healing
‘Saiyaara’ follows the touching love story of Krish Kapoor (played by Ahaan Panday), a young musician, and Vaani Batra (played by Aneet Padda), a quiet and thoughtful writer. As their relationship grows, the film explores themes like love, heartbreak and emotional healing.What makes ‘Saiyaara’ even more impressive is that it has done all of this without the presence of a superstar. Instead, the film has won people over with its strong emotional pull, fresh chemistry, and a great soundtrack. On social media, fans have been posting everything from emotional tributes about lost love to cute dance videos with their partners, all inspired by the film’s romantic moments. Lead actors Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda have connected well with the younger crowd, while Mohit Suri’s signature mix of intense romance and soulful music has worked wonders.
