Genre: Romantic Drama | Musical
Director: Mohit Suri
Producer: Aditya Chopra, Akshaye Widhani (Yash Raj Films)
Release Date: July 18, 2025 (Worldwide theatrical release)
Lead Actors:
- Ahaan Panday as Krish Kapoor (debut)
- Aneet Padda as Vaani Batra (debut)
- Anngad Raaj (supporting role)
- Geeta Agarwal, Varun Badola, Shaad Randhawa (supporting roles)
Mohit Suri’s 2025 Hindi-language romantic drama “Saiyaara” stars debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, produced under the Yash Raj Films banner.
Plot Summary:
Krish Kapoor (Ahaan Panday), a multifaceted but gifted musician, who crosses paths with the shy songwriter Vaani Batra (Aneet Padda). They bond through their shared vulnerability, music, and mutual healing, their romance deepens—but Vaani’s early-onset Alzheimer’s shatters their world. As she loses her memories, Krish holds onto the title song “Saiyaara” as their psychic lifeline. With Vaani’s departure, the song becomes his only hope of revitalising their bond. The final part of the movie unfolds excellently at Wembley Stadium, delivering a strong, emotional and happy closure.
Reception:
Saiyaara has acquired a commendation for its intensity of emotions, the songs in the movie, debut lead cast, and last but not least, storytelling:
- Taran Adarsh called it “a well-packaged entertainer—gripping screenplay, powerful dialogues, and a beautifully handled emotional graph.”
- Critics and audiences alike lauded the chemistry between Ahaan and Aneet, along with the hauntingly melodic soundtrack that swiftly climbed the charts.
Veteran actor Anupam Kher commended its success despite clashing with his film Tanvi The Great. Co-star Rajesh Kumar praised the leads as respectful and humble—unusual for debutants.
Box Office Performance:
Saiyaara turned into one of 2025’s biggest sleeper hits, defying initial modest expectations:
- Budget: Approx ₹45–60 crore
- Opening Day (India Net): ₹21 to 22 crore.
Day-by-Day Collections (India Net) :
| Day | Date | Collection (₹ Cr) | Cumulative (₹ Cr) | Day‑to‑Day Change |
| Day 1 (Fri) | 18 Jul 2025 | 21.5 | ~21.5 | – |
| Day 2 (Sat) | 19 Jul | 26.0 | ~47.5 | +21% |
| Day 3 (Sun) | 20 Jul | 35.75 | ~83.25 | +38% |
| Day 4 (Mon) | 21 Jul | 24.0 | ~107.25 | ▼32.9% (weekend drop) |
| Day 5 (Tue) | 22 Jul | 25.0 | ~132.25 | +4.2% |
| Day 6 (Wed) | 23 Jul | 21.5 | ~153.75 | ↓14% |
| Day 7 (Thu) | 24 Jul | 19.0 | ~172.75 | ↓11.6% |
| Day 8 (Fri) | 25 Jul | ~18.0–18.5 | ~190.25–190.75 | ↓5–5.3% |
Saiyaara opened strong, collecting ~₹83 Cr in its first weekend with day‑wise jumps from ₹21 Cr on Friday to ₹35.75 Cr on Sunday. Despite a typical Monday dip to ~₹22.5 Cr, it bounced back on Tuesday with ~₹25 Cr, pushing the 5‑day total to ~₹132.25 Cr. By Day 8 (Friday, 25 July), the film crossed ~₹190 Cr net in India — firmly on track to join the ₹200 Cr club. This steady run highlights its strong word‑of‑mouth and audience appeal.
- First Week Estimate: ~₹170 Cr+ net domestic within 6–7 days, implying a 6–7× return on investment. Projections suggest a lifetime collection possibly reaching ₹400–500 Cr.
- The film entered the list of 2025’s Top‑5 Highest Grossing Hindi Films, surpassing star‑led titles like Sikandar and Housefull 5. It became the second biggest hit of 2025 within eight days.
Budget & Recovery:
- Budget Estimate: ₹45 Cr (some sources mention up to ₹60 Cr)
- Domestic Earnings (India Net, first 5 days): ~₹132.25 Cr
- Domestic Forecast (first week): ₹170 Cr+
- This impressive recovery suggests an ROI of 6.6× or higher—rare for a film featuring debutants and minimal promotion.
Additional revenue will come from overseas collections, music and streaming rights, potentially pushing overall returns even higher.
Music & Soundtrack:
Saiyaara’s soundtrack—featuring seven songs released on 4 July 2025—is integral to its success. Composers include Mithoon, Sachet–Parampara, Tanishk Bagchi, Rishabh Kant, Vishal Mishra, Faheem Abdullah, and Arslan Nizami. The title track, in particular, became a chartbuster, composed by an engineer-turned-musician who came to Mumbai for just two weeks in a bold career move.
Summary:
Mohit Suri’s “Saiyaara” is a defining emotional romantic drama of 2025—featuring debut leads, soulful music, and a universal love story that resonated with audiences nationwide. Produced on a moderate budget by Yash Raj Films, it shattered box office expectations and may become one of the year’s most profitable Bollywood releases.
