Mohit Suri’s musical romance Saiyaara, starring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, began with a cautious release, just 800 screens and around 8,000 shows nationwide. Within six days of its July 18 opening, the film has surged to over 2,000 screens and 11,000 daily shows, as theatre owners scramble to accommodate soaring demand.
Record breaking box office performance of Saiyaara
As we earlier reported, Saiyaara crossed the ₹150 crore mark on Day 6. After delivering a record breaking 3 day weekend total of 84.50 crore net India, it collected jaw dropping 24.25 crore net on day 4 which is 10% growth over Friday. Film ran over discounted rate on Tuesday still it collected bigger number than Monday and Friday which speaks volume about film’s craze. Film collected 25 crore net on day 5 which is 17% growth over Friday. Film added solid 20.50 crore net on day 6 Wednesday.
Film has 6 – day total of 154.25 crore net and it will cross 175 crore net in 1st week. Film has crossed Salman Khan’s Sikandar and tomorrow it will cross Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par and Ajay Devgn’s Raid 2.
(Also read: Saiyaara Box Office Collection Day 6: YRF’s Mohit Suri Film Crosses 150 Crore Net India And 200 Crore Worldwide Gross, Heading For 175 Crore 1st Week! Blockbuster)
Ahaan and Aneet’s standout performances have been widely praised. Their relatability and the film’s youthful energy have struck a chord, particularly with Gen‑Z audiences.
Strategic Release Pays Off
Unlike typical big‑star releases, Saiyaara debuted quietly, without extensive promotional blitzes. Instead, Yash Raj Films relied on its resonant soundtrack and organic buzz. This “controlled release” mirrors successes from the Rajshri era, like the steady growth of films like Maine Pyaar Kiya and Hum Aapke Hain Koun, unheard in recent times.
What began as a controlled release on just 800 screens and 8000 shows has now expanded to over 2000 screens and 11,000+ daily shows. Saiyaara didn’t arrive with a bang, but grew into a movement, as audiences across the country responded with overwhelming enthusiasm, prompting cinema owners to add shows, including midnight ones, just to keep up with demand.
Box‑office Landscape Shifts with Saiyaara success
The unstoppable momentum displayed by Saiyaara has caused ripple effects across the industry. Due to its strong run, the release of Ajay Devgn’s Son of Sardaar 2 has been postponed by a week to avoid direct competition.
Coming off its powerful opening week, Saiyaara is poised for another booming weekend. With theatres adding midnight shows and even challenging Hollywood imports like Fantastic Four for screen space, the film shows no sign of slowing.
(Also read: Marvel’s The Fantastic Four First Steps Sells 40K Tickets on BookMyShow a Day Before Release, Tracking Below Superman as Saiyaara Dominates)
Now film is at another level and anything is possible from here. Records will keep crumbling with every passing day as it’s heading for maddening 350 – 400 crore plus lifetime.
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