Mohit Suri’s romantic drama Saiyaara has completed its first week at the box office with stellar numbers, closing in at an impressive Rs 155.24 crore net in India till 1 PM. Powered by fresh talent, soulful music, and a wide release, the film has exceeded expectations and established itself as a blockbuster within just seven days.The film opened with a strong Rs 21.5 crore on Friday, marking one of the highest debuts ever for a film led by newcomers. Word of mouth and positive audience feedback helped Saiyaara witness a significant surge on Saturday with Rs 26 crore, and a spectacular Sunday followed with Rs 35.75 crore—its biggest single-day figure yet.Unlike many films that drop steeply on Monday, Saiyaara held its ground remarkably well and earned more than its first day, collecting Rs 24 crore. In fact, its Tuesday collection saw a slight upward tick at Rs 25 crore, thanks to steady footfall in urban centres and strong youth connect. By midweek, the momentum slowed slightly but remained healthy, as Wednesday brought in Rs 21 crore (rough estimate).The film for the first six days have earned more than Rs 20 crore on each day- a rare feat for films in post-pandemic era.
On its seventh day—Thursday—Saiyaara had already raked in Rs5.84 crore by 3 PM taking the overall collection to Rs 159.59 crore , suggesting a potential final day figure of around Rs 12-15 crore by day end, making it the lowest day for the film in the entire week. But with the weekend kicking in from tomorrow , one can expect major upswing and thereby film possibly crossing Rs 200 crore mark. What makes Saiyaara’s performance even more noteworthy is that it achieved this without the pull of an established superstar. The lead pair—Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda—have struck a chord with younger audiences, while Mohit Suri’s signature blend of intense romance and chartbuster music has worked wonders at the box office.With a total of Rs 155.24 crore in just 7 days, Saiyaara now stands among the biggest first-week grossers for a film headlined by debutants. It has surpassed industry benchmarks set by films like Student of the Year and Heropanti in their opening weeks, and the road ahead looks promising.
