Saiyaara, the romantic musical drama from Yash Raj Films, hit theatres today and is already making waves with its box office performance. Despite being headlined by two newcomers—Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda—the film has posted some of the strongest advance booking numbers for a Bollywood release in 2025. Surpassing all expectations, Saiyaara registered the second-best advance ticket sales of the year, even outperforming big-budget offerings like Salman Khan’s Sikandar and Akshay Kumar’s Housefull 5.
Saiyaara sees strong advance bookings
According to trade data platform Sacnik.com, Saiyaara sold over 195,000 tickets at PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis combined for its opening day. This places it just behind Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava, which sold 225,000 tickets, securing Saiyaara the second spot in advance sales for the year. On a broader scale, across multiplexes and single screens nationwide, the film clocked a staggering 380,000 tickets in pre-bookings—again, second only to Chhaava, the trade platform said. What makes these numbers even more impressive is that Saiyaara features two debutants in the lead, a rarity for a film pulling in such massive first-day bookings.
In terms of revenue from advance bookings, the film collected ₹9.40 crore, making it the third-highest among Bollywood films in 2025 so far. This puts it just behind Chhaava (Rs 13.80 crore) and Sikandar (Rs 10.10 crore). For a film without an established star cast, Saiyaara’s advance booking figures are unprecedented and have caught even industry insiders by surprise. It's being hailed as possibly the most successful pre-release performance ever for a debutant-led Indian film.
Given the strong momentum from pre-sales, box office projections for Saiyaara have risen dramatically. Initially expected to open in the ₹5–6 crore range, the film is now eyeing a ₹20–25 crore net collection on its opening day. With buzz building across multiplex chains and a healthy walk-in crowd expected over the weekend, the film could exceed even these bullish estimates. Trade experts believe the current wave of excitement could propel Saiyaara to become the biggest surprise hit of the year.
Saiyaara opens to positive reviews
The film’s strong showing isn’t just a result of savvy marketing or Yash Raj’s brand value. It also benefits from a powerful emotional connect and soul-stirring music—hallmarks of director Mohit Suri’s previous successes like Aashiqui 2, Zeher, and Ek Villain. Saiyaara marks Suri’s first collaboration with YRF, and early reviews suggest he has delivered yet another emotionally resonant, musically rich romantic saga. The chemistry between the lead pair, the heart-wrenching storyline, and a melodious soundtrack are already winning hearts.
Leading the cast is Ahaan Pandey, the son of Chikki and Deanne Panday, and cousin of actress Ananya Panday. Making his silver screen debut, Ahaan has drawn praise for his restraint and sincerity. Opposite him is Aneet Padda, known previously for her standout role in the series Big Girls Don’t Cry. Her performance in Saiyaara is being lauded for its emotional depth, and her presence has quickly sparked social media frenzy, with many already declaring her the “new national crush.”
The excitement around the film has also reached Bollywood’s A-list. Superstar Salman Khan took to social media to express his joy over the love and support the debutants are receiving. The endorsement from Khan has only added to the buzz and credibility surrounding the project, especially given his long-standing ties with the Panday family.
Saiyaara sees strong advance bookings
According to trade data platform Sacnik.com, Saiyaara sold over 195,000 tickets at PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis combined for its opening day. This places it just behind Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava, which sold 225,000 tickets, securing Saiyaara the second spot in advance sales for the year. On a broader scale, across multiplexes and single screens nationwide, the film clocked a staggering 380,000 tickets in pre-bookings—again, second only to Chhaava, the trade platform said. What makes these numbers even more impressive is that Saiyaara features two debutants in the lead, a rarity for a film pulling in such massive first-day bookings.
In terms of revenue from advance bookings, the film collected ₹9.40 crore, making it the third-highest among Bollywood films in 2025 so far. This puts it just behind Chhaava (Rs 13.80 crore) and Sikandar (Rs 10.10 crore). For a film without an established star cast, Saiyaara’s advance booking figures are unprecedented and have caught even industry insiders by surprise. It's being hailed as possibly the most successful pre-release performance ever for a debutant-led Indian film.
Given the strong momentum from pre-sales, box office projections for Saiyaara have risen dramatically. Initially expected to open in the ₹5–6 crore range, the film is now eyeing a ₹20–25 crore net collection on its opening day. With buzz building across multiplex chains and a healthy walk-in crowd expected over the weekend, the film could exceed even these bullish estimates. Trade experts believe the current wave of excitement could propel Saiyaara to become the biggest surprise hit of the year.
Saiyaara opens to positive reviews
The film’s strong showing isn’t just a result of savvy marketing or Yash Raj’s brand value. It also benefits from a powerful emotional connect and soul-stirring music—hallmarks of director Mohit Suri’s previous successes like Aashiqui 2, Zeher, and Ek Villain. Saiyaara marks Suri’s first collaboration with YRF, and early reviews suggest he has delivered yet another emotionally resonant, musically rich romantic saga. The chemistry between the lead pair, the heart-wrenching storyline, and a melodious soundtrack are already winning hearts.
Leading the cast is Ahaan Pandey, the son of Chikki and Deanne Panday, and cousin of actress Ananya Panday. Making his silver screen debut, Ahaan has drawn praise for his restraint and sincerity. Opposite him is Aneet Padda, known previously for her standout role in the series Big Girls Don’t Cry. Her performance in Saiyaara is being lauded for its emotional depth, and her presence has quickly sparked social media frenzy, with many already declaring her the “new national crush.”
The excitement around the film has also reached Bollywood’s A-list. Superstar Salman Khan took to social media to express his joy over the love and support the debutants are receiving. The endorsement from Khan has only added to the buzz and credibility surrounding the project, especially given his long-standing ties with the Panday family.
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