Daijiworld Media Network – Mumbai
Mumbai, Jul 31: In a remarkable achievement that has taken the Hindi film industry by surprise, Saiyaara, a romantic drama directed by Mohit Suri and starring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has achieved a historic milestone by surpassing the Hindi versions of blockbuster hits ‘RRR’ and ‘Dhoom 3’ at the Indian box office.
The film, released with moderate expectations but backed by a melodious soundtrack, has shown strong staying power. As per trade sources, Saiyaara has collected a massive Rs 273.50 crore in just 13 days, overtaking RRR’s Hindi collection of Rs 272.78 crore and Aamir Khan’s Dhoom 3 at Rs 271.07 crore, making it the 22nd highest-grossing Hindi film of all time.
Released on a Friday with collections touching Rs 21.5 crore, the film witnessed a steady rise in collections driven by word-of-mouth publicity. Saturday recorded a 21% jump, while Sunday saw a bumper Rs 35.75 crore, taking the opening weekend total to Rs 83.25 crore—a massive figure for a film led by newcomers. The momentum continued through the week, with the film collecting Rs 172.75 crore in just seven days.
The postponement of Ajay Devgn and Mrunal Thakur’s Son of Sardaar 2 gave Saiyaara an open ground in Week 2, and the film capitalised on the opportunity. With an additional Rs 75 crore over the weekend, followed by Rs 9.25 crore, Rs 10 crore, and Rs 7 crore on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday respectively, the film’s total collections soared to Rs 273.50 crore.
Known for emotional musical blockbusters like Aashiqui 2 and Ek Villain, Mohit Suri has reasserted his storytelling prowess with Saiyaara. The film successfully blends romance and scale with soul-stirring music and visual storytelling. Industry insiders note that Suri’s decision to cast newcomers has turned into a masterstroke, with Ahaan Panday emerging as a surprise box-office draw.
The film’s success not only marks a comeback for Suri but also serves as an encouraging sign for content-driven romantic cinema. As Saiyaara continues its successful theatrical run, it stands as a testament to the power of compelling storytelling, even in an age dominated by action-packed franchises.