Sunit Jangir

Sunit Jangir

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As a Senior Editor at Sacnilk, Sunit Jangir leads our coverage on Indian cinema, box office analytics, and global entertainment trends. Passionate about Cricket, Sunit Jangir is an avid sports lover. He finds inspiration in other people's life stories and try to absorb them. Though introvert by nature, he doesn't feel shy when the topic is cinema and sports, particularly cricket.

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Akshay Kumar's 'Kesari: Chapter 2' Final Worldwide Box Office Collection
327 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar's 'Kesari: Chapter 2' Final Worldwide Box Office Collection

Mumbai, July 22 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar's biographical drama Kesari: Chapter 2 has been one of the most critically acclaimed films of the year. Lauded for its intense storytelling, stirring performances, and patriotic theme, the film has also enjoyed a respectable run at the box office, emerging as a moderate commercial success. ## Kesari 2 India and Overseas Box Office Collection ## Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, the film scored approximately 111 crore gross (92.60 crore net) at the Indian box office, making it the 8th highest-grossing Bollywood film of the year domestically (so far). Overseas too, the film performed exceptionally well, collecting around 34 crore and becoming the 5th biggest Bollywood grosser of the year in international markets. ## Kesari 2 Worldwide Box Office Collection ## The spiritual sequel to the historical action film Kesari (2019), Kesari 2 grossed approximately 145 crores at the worldwide box office. The film's subject didn't appeal to the masses, but incredible word of mouth helped it in multiplexes. Currently, it is the highest-grossing Bollywood movie globally. ## Kesari 2 Footfalls/Admissions and Verdict ## With approximately 50 lakh tickets sold during its theatrical run, Kesari: Chapter 2 is among the top 10 most-watched Bollywood films of 2025 so far in theatres. While it may not have reached blockbuster status, its strong critical reception and decent commercial returns have made it a notable success or semi-hit in Akshay Kumar's filmography. ## About Kesari: Chapter 2 ## Produced by Dharma Productions, Leo Media Collective, and Cape of Good Films, the film's plot is based on the book The Case That Shook The Empire by Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat, centred around C. Sankaran Nair and the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre. The film stars Akshay Kumar stars Akshay as Nair, who took on the British Empire to reveal the truth behind the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. It also features R. Madhavan and Ananya Panday in key roles. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Saiyaara' First Monday (Day 4) Early Estimates; Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda-starrer Posts Higher Collection Than First Day
328 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Saiyaara' First Monday (Day 4) Early Estimates; Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda-starrer Posts Higher Collection Than First Day

Mumbai, July 21 - Debutants Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda’s romantic drama Saiyaara is rewriting the record books at the Indian box office. After a stellar opening weekend, the film is now eyeing the biggest first Monday of the year, challenging Vicky Kaushal's blockbuster Chhaava, which holds the Monday benchmark at 24 crore net. ## Despite the pressure of a working day, Saiyaara defied expectations. Trade had already anticipated a strong Monday due to robust advance bookings, but the film exceeded projections as ticket sales accelerated throughout the day, surprisingly outpacing Sunday numbers during evening and night shows, which is a rare trend. ## According to early estimates, Saiyaara is poised to collect between 22–24 crore net on Monday. This marks a minimal drop of around 30–35% from Sunday and a 5% jump from its opening Friday — a trajectory almost unheard of in the current box office climate. ## With this impressive hold, Saiyaara has crossed the 100 crore net mark in just four days, standing at an estimated 105 crore net. The film is also expected to benefit from a discounted ticket pricing strategy on Tuesday, with strong bookings already in place. The first week is expected to close at a phenomenal 150+ crore net. ## The film is witnessing a pan-India success, performing consistently across both multiplexes and single screens. Its youthful appeal and emotional storytelling have particularly resonated with younger audiences, who are showing up in large numbers. With no major competition until August 1st, Saiyaara is expected to maintain its dream run at the box office. ## Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi's 'Jolly LLB 3' Teaser Update; Film's Release Date To Remain Unchanged
328 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi's 'Jolly LLB 3' Teaser Update; Film's Release Date To Remain Unchanged

Mumbai, July 21 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar is set to return in the highly anticipated courtroom comedy-drama Jolly LLB 3, reprising his role as Advocate Jagdishwar "Jolly" Mishra. The film also marks the return of Arshad Warsi in the franchise, bringing back his character Advocate Jagdish "Jolly" Tyagi from the first instalment. ## Directed by Subhash Kapoor, Jolly LLB 3 is among the most-awaited Bollywood films of the year, and the makers are gearing up to kick off an intense promotional campaign as the release date nears. ## Jolly LLB 3 Teaser to Arrive With War 2 ## According to a report by Pinkvilla, the teaser of Jolly LLB 3 is scheduled to launch in the second week of August, around the 10th. It will be screened nationwide with the big Independence Day 2025 release, War 2, which stars Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR, and Kiara Advani. This move is a strategic decision by the team, aiming to present the teaser in front of a massive theatrical audience expected to turn up for War 2. ## "The team of Jolly LLB 3 is well aware of the pre-release expectations, and this will be among the best-promoted films of Akshay Kumar. The entire asset campaign is already planned – from teaser, to songs, and a trailer. In fact, the team is presently shooting for a promotional song in Mumbai with the two Jollys," the report adds. ## No Change in Release Date ## Despite ongoing speculation around a potential shift to October 2 (Gandhi Jayanti), Pinkvilla confirms that the makers have no intention of postponing the release. The film will arrive as scheduled on September 19, 2025. ## Jolly LLB 3 is generating strong buzz in the trade circuit, with many expecting it to be one of Akshay Kumar’s biggest hits. This is the first time in the franchise that both Akshay and Arshad will appear together after individually headlining the previous films. The movie also stars Huma Qureshi, Saurabh Shukla, Annu Kapoor, and Amrita Rao, in their returning roles. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Saiyaara' Set To Enter 100 Crore Net Club In 4 Days After Phenomenal Hold On First Monday
328 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Saiyaara' Set To Enter 100 Crore Net Club In 4 Days After Phenomenal Hold On First Monday

Mumbai, July 21 - Yash Raj Films' romantic drama Saiyaara is breaching the 100 crores net mark sooner than expected after phenomenal hold on its first working day, Monday. The Mohit Suri directorial starring debutante Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda is looking unstoppable after the historic first weekend. ## Saiyaara stays strong on first Monday ## After the front-loaded first weekend, there were doubts that Saiyaara might see a drop, but that is not the case here. The trend so far suggests that the film is coming very close to the opening day figures (21.25 crores net) as it eyes at least 20 crores collection today. ## At the moment, Saiyaara is looking at a negligible drop of around 5% today from Friday, and there might be no drop if the night shows remain solid. This is truly a historic box office trend, and with newcomers headlining it, it looks unimaginable. ## Saiyaara hits 100 crores net in 4 days ## After scoring 83.25 crores net collection in the first weekend (3 days), the romantic blockbuster will hit the 100 crores net mark in flat 4 days. The film is looking to be around 103+ crores net at the end of the day. It is said that YRF will go ahead with discounted prices on Tuesday, which means the first week is heading for 150 crores net. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda-starrer 'Saiyaara' Scores 100+ Crore Opening Weekend Worldwide
328 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda-starrer 'Saiyaara' Scores 100+ Crore Opening Weekend Worldwide

Mumbai, July 21 - Yash Raj Films' romantic drama Saiyaara, featuring debutants Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda, has taken the box office by storm with a record-breaking opening weekend. The Mohit Suri directorial has grossed a staggering 115 crores worldwide in just three days, including an excellent 99.75 crores from India alone. ## This phenomenal start makes Saiyaara the biggest-ever worldwide opening for a film led by newcomers, and also for a Bollywood romantic drama film, beating Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani's Kabir Singh (93+ crores worldwide). In India, the movie benefited from strong word-of-mouth, youthful appeal, and a robust turnout across multiplex and smaller centres. It also did well internationally, grossing around 15 crores in the opening weekend. ## The chemistry between the lead pair, a soulful soundtrack, and Mohit Suri's trademark emotional storytelling appears to have struck a chord with audiences, particularly the younger demographic. With positive audience reception and minimal competition at the box office, Saiyaara is poised for a strong run in the coming weeks. All eyes are now on how far this debut-driven romantic drama can go. Can it hit the 300 crore mark in the long run? The coming days will tell. ## About Saiyaara ## The film stars Ahaan Panday as Krish Kapoor, a rising musician whose raw talent and ambition set him on a collision course with the realities of the modern music industry. When Krish is introduced to Vaani (Aneet Padda), a gifted and principled songwriter, sparks fly – both creatively and personally. As their partnership deepens, so does their connection, blossoming into a romance that is as passionate as it is complicated. ## Stay tuned...

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Saiyaara Vs Kabir Singh Opening Weekend (3 Days) Box Office Comparison: Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda-starrer Scores Biggest First Weekend For A Bollywood Romantic Drama
329 days ago
Bollywood

Saiyaara Vs Kabir Singh Opening Weekend (3 Days) Box Office Comparison: Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda-starrer Scores Biggest First Weekend For A Bollywood Romantic Drama

Mumbai, July 20 - Bollywood romantic blockbuster has a new name, Saiyaara! ## The Yash Raj Films production, starring two debutantes - Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda - has shattered box office records in its opening weekend at the domestic box office and scripted the biggest first weekend for an Indian romantic drama film. ## Directed by Mohit Suri, Saiyaara clocked 80+ crores net collection in its first three days, which was enough to beat Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani-fronted Kabir Singh, which earned around 71 crores net in its first weekend in 2019. ## Kabir Singh was a bigger release than Saiyaara, and also featured an established star, Shahid Kapoor, headlining it. The latest blockbuster has stunned the entire trade that failed to see what was coming. It has been a long time since a love story emerged as a blockbuster at the box office, and Saiyaara has filled that void. ## Siayaara Vs Kabir Singh First Weekend (3 Days) Box Office Comparison (India Net)Movie TitleDay 1 CollectionDay 2 CollectionDay 3 CollectionTotal 3 Days CollectionSaiyaara (2025)₹ 21.50₹ 26.00 Cr₹ 35.75 Cr₹ 83.25 CrKabir Singh (2019)₹ 20.21 Cr₹ 22.71 Cr₹ 27.91 Cr₹ 70.83 Cr## Note: Kabir Singh's collection is taken without adjusting for inflation ## About Saiyaara ## The film stars Ahaan Panday as Krish Kapoor, a rising musician whose raw talent and ambition set him on a collision course with the realities of the modern music industry. When Krish is introduced to Vaani (Aneet Padda), a gifted and principled songwriter, sparks fly – both creatively and personally. As their partnership deepens, so does their connection, blossoming into a romance that is as passionate as it is complicated. ## About Kabir Singh ## Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and produced by T-Series and Cine1 Studios, Kabir Singh is a remake of Vanga's own Telugu film Arjun Reddy (2017). It stars Shahid Kapoor as the titular protagonist, a surgeon, who spirals into self-destruction when his girlfriend, played by Kiara Advani, is forced to marry someone else. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda's 'Saiyaara' First Sunday (Day 3) Early Estimates
329 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda's 'Saiyaara' First Sunday (Day 3) Early Estimates

Mumbai, July 20 - Yash Raj Films' Saiyaara goes on the overdrive on Sunday and once again surpassed expectations despite the overloaded first two days at the domestic box office. The film is clocking an average occupancy of over 70% with some areas even showing near 100% today. ## There was a capacity issue in the first two days, as the movie had a smaller release as compared to some of the top stars' movies this year, but that couldn't stop it from scoring another +40% jump on Sunday as it comfortably breached 30 crores net mark today. ## According to early estimates, the third-day collection of the movie is expected to be in the range of 35-37 crores net, with the opening weekend finishing at 81+ crores net. This is the biggest first weekend ever for an Indian romantic film, and with the debutante, the weekend is nothing short of sensational. ## There has been a huge demand for the tickets during the first weekend, where a capacity issue arose despite more and more shows getting added. The advances for Monday look super solid, and if the spot booking response is equally solid, then the movie may breach the 15 crores mark on the first working day. However, it is better to wait how things proceed. ## Apart from the holdovers, there is not much challenge for Saiyaara till the end of this month. The trend so far has been super encouraging with youth, masses and family audience coming to theatres, and this ensured that the film will have a strong run during the weekdays. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda's 'Saiyaara' Second Day (Day 2) Early Estimates
330 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda's 'Saiyaara' Second Day (Day 2) Early Estimates

Mumbai, July 19 - Yash Raj Film's Saiyaara is a box office juggernaut. After an excellent first day collection of 21 crore net, the romantic drama is witnessing a jump of around 20% which is huge as the film is facing capacity issues in many areas. ## According to early estimates, Mohit Suri's directorial is expected to score 23-25 crores net collection on its second day, taking the total to around 45 crores net in 2 days. The collection could have been much higher had this been a bigger release. ## The jump in collection on the second day is, anyway, a big positive news for the film, as the first day itself faced capacity issues. More shows are being added on demand, and that might also lead to another jump on Sunday, but it is unlikely to be big. ## Starring Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda, Saiyaara is doing very well in most areas, especially in metro cities. It is bringing in the youth and mass audience in large numbers. The first weekend is expected to be in the range of 70-75 crores net, which is a dream start for a newcomer film. ## The movie most likely holds up very well during the weekdays, starting from Monday. The film has faced a capacity issue over the weekend, so there will be a large audience which will turn up during the weekdays. Saiyaara is a certified blockbuster, but how far it can go remains to be seen. ## Stay tuned...

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Ajay Devgn's 'Son of Sardaar 2' Advance Booking Update: A Tough Challenge Awaits
330 days ago
Bollywood

Ajay Devgn's 'Son of Sardaar 2' Advance Booking Update: A Tough Challenge Awaits

Mumbai, July 19 - The Bollywood film industry is rejoicing with the unexpected blockbuster success of Yash Raj Films' musical romantic drama Saiyaara, featuring two debutantes, Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda. Mohit Suri's directorial has taken the box office by storm and is on its way to becoming a big blockbuster. ## Well, the party could be doubled for the industry with Ajay Devgn-fronted much-awaited romantic action comedy Son of Sardaar 2 hitting the big screen next week. Directed by Vijay Kumar Arora, the film is carrying a positive buzz within the trade circle. ## Son of Sardaar 2 advance booking update ## With less than a week left for the film to release on August 1, the makers are putting in efforts to intensify the promotion. The second trailer of the film will be launched on July 20, and according to the reports, it will be followed by the booking, which is now expected to open on July 28, on Monday. The booking was supposed to open on July 22, but the makers have pushed back the release of the film by a week, to August 1, due to Saiyaar's strong performance. ## In the post-pandemic world, the positive movement in booking has become a must, especially for big-budget films. In the case of SOS2, the makers are hopeful that the franchise value and the buzz for the movie will reflect in the pre-sales for a good start at the box office. ## Will Saiyaara Impact Son of Sardaar 2? ## Son of Sardaar 2 looked like a safe bet at the box office a week ago, but things might have changed now. While it is still likely to take a good opening, it might not be as big as earlier, and the reason is Saiyaara. The strong performance of this YRF production must have raised the eyebrows of the SOS2 makers, as their film is going to be challenged by this young love story. ## It is like a Deja vu for the SOS franchise, which has a history of clashing with a YRF film. Back in 2012, the first Son of Sardaar film was up against YRF's Jab Tak Hai Jaan, starring superstar Shah Rukh Khan. However, despite the mighty clash, SOS managed to do good business at the box office worldwide, and the makers will be hoping that things will be the same this time around as well. ## About Son of Sardaar 2 ## Directed by Vijay Kumar Arora and produced by Devgn Films and Jio Studios, SOS2 stars Ajay Devgn alongside Mrunal Thakur, Ravi Kishan, Sanjay Mishra, Deepak Dobriyal, Chunky Panday, Neeru Bajwa, Kubbra Sait, Vindu Dara Singh, and Mukul Dev, among others. ## Stay tuned... Son of Sardaar 2 Box Office Collection Day Wise | All Language [See Footfalls] DayIndia Net Collection Change(+/-) Day 1 [1st Friday] ₹ 7.25 Cr - Total ₹ 7.25 Cr (estimated) - ## Take Subscription To See Footfalls ## India Net Collection ₹ 7.25 Cr ## Worldwide Collection ₹ 11 Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ 2.3 Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ 8.7 Cr ##

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Saiyaara Vs Dhadak Vs Student of The Year Vs Heropanti: Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda-starrer Takes The Biggest Opening For A Newcomer
330 days ago
Bollywood

Saiyaara Vs Dhadak Vs Student of The Year Vs Heropanti: Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda-starrer Takes The Biggest Opening For A Newcomer

Mumbai, July 19 - In a historic moment, Saiyaara, starring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has stormed the box office with the biggest-ever opening day collection for a newcomer-led film, surpassing the benchmarks set by previous debutant hits Dhadak and Student of the Year. ## Directed by Mohit Suri, Saiyaara scored the opening of over 20 crores net, which is, as said, the biggest ever for a film featuring newcomers. The movie stunned the trade as it also faced the capacity issue; otherwise, the opening could have been even higher. ## The success of Saiyaara has set a new benchmark for debutant films in Bollywood. Not only has it proven the box office potential of fresh talent, but it also reflects the changing preferences of audiences who are open to new faces, provided the content and presentation resonate. ## Here's How Saiyaara Stacks Up Against Past Bollywood Newcomer-Centric Releases - (Saiyaara Vs Dhadak Vs Student of The Year Vs Heropanti)FilmDebutante ActorsDay 1 India Net CollectionSaiyaara (2025)Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda₹ 21.00 CrKis Kisko Pyaar Karoon (2018)Kapil Sharma, Sai Lokur₹ 10.20 CrDhadak (2018)Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor₹ 8.71 CrStudent of The Year (2012)Sidharth Malhotra, Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt₹ 7.48 CrHero (2015)Sooraj Pancholi, Athiya Shetty₹ 6.90 CrHeropanti (2014)Tiger Shroff, Kriti Sanon₹ 6.55 Cr## (Note: The figures given in the table are without adjusting for inflation.) ## Stay tuned...

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Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda's 'Saiyaara' Beats 'Housefull 5', 'Sikandar', 'Sitaare Zameen Par' On Book My Show
330 days ago
Bollywood

Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda's 'Saiyaara' Beats 'Housefull 5', 'Sikandar', 'Sitaare Zameen Par' On Book My Show

Mumbai, July 19 - Director Mohit Suri's Saiyaara had a monstrous first day at the box office, which saw it beating all the Bollywood films of 2025 except Vicky Kaushal's historical action drama, Chhaava, on the online ticketing platform, Book My Show.## The romantic drama sold approximately 4,20,000 tickets on the first day of its release on Book My Show, which is the second biggest for Bollywood this year. Chhaava had sold around 6,69,000 tickets on BMS on the first day of its release on February 14. ## Saiyaara, on its way to the huge opening, has beaten the first-day ticket count of some of the big-budget Bollywood titles of the year, and this is a massive feat for a movie featuring newcomers. In the coming days, the latest blockbuster is expected to cross the lifetime BMS ticket count of most of the Bollywood films. ## Tickets booked for Bollywood films of 2025 on the first day on BookMyShow, according to Filmy View ## 1. Chhaava - 6,69,000 ## 2. Saiyaara - 4,19,000 ## 3. Housefull 5 - 2,95,000## 4. Raid 2 - 2,78,000 ## 5. Sikandar - 2,71,000K ## 6. Sitaare Zameen Par - 2,25,000## 7. Sky Force - 1,93,000## 8. Sanam Teri Kasam (re-release) - 1,52,000## 9. Kesari Chapter 2 - 1,50,000## 10. Bhool Chuk Maaf - 1,45,000 ## Saiyaara first day box office collection ## The musical romantic comedy scored approximately 21 crores net opening, making it the 4th biggest Bollywood opener of the year. The movie was released on half of the screens as compared to the other biggest movies of the year. Interestingly, Saiyaara had the highest average occupancy among all the Bollywood films of 2025, including Chhaava. ## About Saiyaara## The film stars Ahaan Panday as Krish Kapoor, a rising musician whose raw talent and ambition set him on a collision course with the realities of the modern music industry. When Krish is introduced to Vaani (Aneet Padda), a gifted and principled songwriter, sparks fly – both creatively and personally. As their partnership deepens, so does their connection, blossoming into a romance that is as passionate as it is complicated. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Saiyaara' Becomes Director Mohit Suri's Biggest Opener; Beats Sidharth Malhotra, Shraddha Kapoor's 'Ek Villain'
330 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Saiyaara' Becomes Director Mohit Suri's Biggest Opener; Beats Sidharth Malhotra, Shraddha Kapoor's 'Ek Villain'

Mumbai, July 19 - Yash Raj Films' romantic drama Saiyaara has taken the box office by storm and emerged as one of the biggest openers in the genre with a net collection of around 20 crores. The movie features two new faces, Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda, and this makes the opening look even bigger. ## The film is directed by Mohit Suri, who has helmed films which resonated with the young audience over the years, and Saiyaara is one such film. And deservingly so, it has emerged as the filmmaker's biggest opener in his 20 years of filmography. ## Top 10 biggest openers for director Mohit Suri ## With over 20 crores net opening, Saiyaara has beaten Sidharth Malhotra, Riteish Deshmukh, and Shraddha Kapoor's Ek Villain (16.70 crores net) to become Mohit Suri's biggest opener. Before Ek Villain, Mohit Suri's biggest first-day earner was Half Girlfriend (10.30 crores net), starring Arjun Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor. ## Check out Mohit Suri's top 10 opening day grosser (net collection) ## 1. Saiyaara (2025) - 21 crores ## 2. Ek Villain (2014) - 16.70 crores## 3. Half Girlfriend (2017) - 10.30 crores## 4. Ek Villain Returns (2022) - 7.05 crores## 5. Murder 2 (2011) - 6.95 crores## 6. Malang (2019) - 6.71 crores## 7. Aashiqui 2 (2012) - 6.10 crores## 8. Hamari Adhuri Kahani (2015) - 4.95 crores## 9. Raaz: The Mystery Continues (2009) - 3.95 crores## 10. Crook (2010) - 2.15 crores## About Saiyaara## The film stars Ahaan Panday as Krish Kapoor, a rising musician whose raw talent and ambition set him on a collision course with the realities of the modern music industry. When Krish is introduced to Vaani (Aneet Padda), a gifted and principled songwriter, sparks fly – both creatively and personally. As their partnership deepens, so does their connection, blossoming into a romance that is as passionate as it is complicated. ## Stay tuned...

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