The much-anticipated romantic musical drama “Saiyaara” finally hit theatres on 18 July 2025, and it opened to a promising response at the box office. On its Day 1, the film collected an estimated ₹15.8 crore net across India, a solid start for a film featuring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda in lead roles.
In terms of city-wise performance, the movie performed best in metros like Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Pune, and Bengaluru, where morning and evening shows saw 30–40% occupancy, rising to 55–60% during night shows. Hyderabad and Chandigarh also recorded good footfalls, especially among youth and college-going audiences. Smaller towns had a slower pickup but are expected to show better occupancy over the weekend.
The film’s booking trends were modest but picked up post-release due to positive word-of-mouth, with over 50,000 tickets sold on Day 1 via BookMyShow and other platforms. Multiplexes noted that the film attracted a mix of couples, families, and young audiences drawn by the soulful soundtrack and fresh on-screen pairing.
Public & Critical Reviews:
The audience reaction to Saiyaara has been largely positive, especially praising the music, chemistry between the leads, and emotional storytelling. On social media, many called it “a breath of fresh air” and “Mohit Suri’s return to form.” Critics gave it 3 to 3.5 stars, appreciating its visual aesthetics and emotionally rich direction, though some felt the second half was a bit stretched.
With decent opening numbers and strong word-of-mouth, Saiyaara is expected to grow further over the weekend, especially among music lovers and the romantic drama audience. Stay tuned for Day 2 updates!
