Saiyaara Roars Ahead
Mohit Suri’s upcoming romantic musical Saiyaara is setting the box office abuzz even before its theatrical debut. With a remarkable Rs 4.41 crore already collected in advance bookings for its opening Friday, Rs 1.8 crore of that through block bookings, this newcomer-led film is showing early signs of being a surprise blockbuster.
Saiyaara Roars Ahead
Produced by Yash Raj Films and marking Suri’s first team-up with the iconic studio known for redefining Bollywood romance, Saiyaara introduces fresh faces Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda in the lead. Industry watchers are particularly impressed by the scale of buzz the film is generating, especially since Ahaan, brother of influencer Alanna Panday and cousin of actress Ananya Panday is making his acting debut.
Saiyaara Roars Ahead
Aneet Padda, though relatively new, isn’t a complete stranger to the screen. As she gained visibility for her role in the Amazon Prime Video India series Big Girls Don’t Cry (2023). Together, the duo is bringing youthful charm and raw energy to the big screen, which seems to be resonating with audiences already.
Saiyaara Roars Ahead
According to trade tracker Sacnilk, over 50,000 tickets have been sold, and final advance sales might cross 1.5 lakh before the film hits theatres. This kind of traction could push Saiyaara past the Rs 10 crore mark on opening day, an extremely rare feat for a film led by debutants in the post-pandemic era.
Saiyaara Roars Ahead
A New High for Mohit Suri?
If projections hold, Saiyaara might just become Suri’s biggest opening in years. To put things in perspective:
- Ek Villain Returns (2022), with John Abraham and Arjun Kapoor, opened at Rs 7.05 crore.
- Malang (2020), despite star power from Aditya Roy Kapur and Disha Patani, launched at Rs 6.71 crore.
- His last double-digit opener was Half Girlfriend (2017), which brought in Rs 10.3 crore on day one.
Outshining Past Hits
Saiyaara‘s advance sales already rival the opening-day figures of some of Suri’s earlier acclaimed films. It’s just shy of Hamari Adhuri Kahani (2015), which earned Rs 4.95 crore on day one. Even the much-loved Aashiqui 2 (2013), a film in the same genre that had the benefit of franchise recognition opened with Rs 6.1 crore, and that was with slightly better-known leads.
Saiyaara Roars Ahead
All eyes are now on whether Saiyaara can convert its early momentum into box office gold. If it does, it won’t just mark a dream debut for Ahaan Panday, it could also signal the rise of a new romantic era in Bollywood, powered by fresh talent and nostalgic storytelling.
