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Box Office: Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda's Saiyaara Surpasses Lifetime Collection of Salman Khan's Sikandar In 5 Days; Becomes 5th Biggest Bollywood Grosser of 2025 Worldwide

Mumbai, July 23 - Yash Raj Films' Saiyaara is carving its own way at the box office and downing top star films with each passing day. The romantic drama is trending very much similar to Vicky Kaushal's historical epic Chhaava, which went on to become one of the biggest blockbusters of Indian cinema. ## Saiyaara has a huge first Tuesday at the worldwide box office ## After an impressive weekend haul of 117 crores worldwide, followed by a rock-solid 34 crores gross on Monday, Saiyaara did the unthinkable on Tuesday — it grew further. On its fifth day, the film collected an estimated 30 crores gross domestically and 7 crores overseas, bringing in a total of 37 crores for the day. ## This takes the film's 5-day worldwide total to approximately 188 crores gross, including 158 crores from India and 30 crores from overseas markets. ## Saiyaara crossed Salman Khan's Sikandar, becomes 5th biggest Bollywood grosser of 2025 ## With its latest earnings, Saiyaara has officially surpassed the lifetime worldwide total of superstar Salman Khan's Sikandar (185 crores), becoming the 5th highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2025. It now trails only behind Raid 2, Sitaare Zameen Par, Housefull 5, and Chhaava. ## The Mohit Suri directorial had earlier eclipsed the full collections of Akshay Kumar's Sky Force (150 crores) and Kesari: Chapter 2 (145 crores) within just 4 days, debuting at No. 6 before moving up a rank on Day 5. Overall, after the 5th day. Saiyaara is the 9th biggest Indian grosser of 2025 worldwide. ## Saiyaara to cross 200 crores worldwide in 6 days ## The momentum shows no signs of slowing down as Saiyaara is expected to collect another 20-25 crores gross worldwide on Day 6, which will push its worldwide total past the 200 crores mark. It will become the fastest Bollywood film led by newcomers to enter the 200-crore club and among the quickest non-pan-India films ever to achieve the feat. ## Stay tuned...

324 days ago

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Box Office: 'Saiyaara' First Tuesday (Day 5) Early Estimates; Surpasses Monday Collection

Mumbai, July 23 - There seems to be no stopping Saiyaara, which continues its historic run at the box office since its release on July 18. After a stellar opening weekend and an impressive hold on its first Monday, the Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda-starrer has taken another leap on Tuesday, posting even higher collections. ## According to early estimates, Saiyaara has collected in the range of 24–26 crore net on Day 5 (Tuesday), witnessing a 5%–10% jump from Monday. The romantic drama benefited significantly from the discounted ticket pricing offer, driving footfalls across urban and mass belts. ## With this jump, the film is now challenging the Tuesday collection of Vicky Kaushal’s blockbuster Chhaava, which earned 25.25 crore on its first Tuesday. It may even come close to Saiyaara's own Saturday figures (26 crore net), depending on where the actuals land. ## Importantly, average occupancy has remained strong at around 50%, which has been a rare case this year. As of the end of Tuesday, Saiyaara has amassed 132+ crore net domestically. With two more days left in the week, the film is expected to finish its first-week total with 160 crore or more — the highest-ever for a debutant-led Indian film. ## Advance bookings for Wednesday are also reportedly excellent, pointing toward another big day ahead. The absence of major competition is aiding the film's momentum; however, with the kind of phenomenon it has turned into, it would still be performing on the same level. ## Stay tuned...

325 days ago

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Box Office: Saiyaara Scored Big First Monday Worldwide; Crosses Lifetime Collection of Akshay Kumar's Kesari 2 and Sky Force In 4 Days

Mumbai, July 22 - Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda’s romantic drama Saiyaara continues its dream run at the box office. After delivering a historic opening weekend, the film held firm on its first Monday, scoring the joint biggest first Monday of the year with Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava, domestically. ## Directed by Mohit Suri, Saiyaara netted approximately 24 crore (28 crore gross) in India on Monday, bringing its 4-day India total to 107.25 crore net (approx. 128 crore gross). The movie also had an excellent day at the overseas box office, bringing 6 crores on Monday for a total international collection of around 23 crores. With an additional ₹26 crore coming from the overseas markets, Saiyaara has now amassed an impressive ₹161 crore gross worldwide in just four days. ## Saiyaara beats lifetime worldwide collection of Kesari: Chapter 2 and Sky Force ## After four days, the Yash Raj Films production has grossed approximately 151 crores, which is enough to top the lifetime worldwide grosses of Akshay Kumar's Sky Force and Kesari 2, which earned 150 crores and 145 crores, respectively. ## That makes Saiyaara not just a breakout debut for its newcomers but also one of the fastest Bollywood films to outpace the global lifetime collections of star-driven titles this year. The Monday hold was particularly noteworthy as it signals solid word-of-mouth. Despite being a non-franchise and a newcomer-led film, Saiyaara has already become the 6th biggest Bollywood grosser of the year. ## By today or tomorrow, the latest blockbuster will also outgross Salman Khan's Sikandar (185 crores) to become the 5th biggest grosser of the year. With minimal competition until August 1st, Saiyaara will remain the top choice of moviegoers at the Hindi box office. ## Stay tuned...

325 days ago

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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...

325 days ago

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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...

326 days ago

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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...

326 days ago

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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...

326 days ago

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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...

326 days ago

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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

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...

327 days ago

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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...

327 days ago

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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...

328 days ago

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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 ##

328 days ago

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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

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...

328 days ago

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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...

328 days ago

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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...

328 days ago

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Box Office: 'Saiyaara' First Day Early Estimates; A Blockbuster Start For Ahaan Shetty, Aneet Padda-Starrer

Mumbai, July 18 - Yash Raj Films' romantic drama Saiyaara, starring Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda, has taken a blockbuster opening at the Indian box office. The movie surpassed all pre-release trade projections by a substantial margin. ## According to early estimates, the film has earned a net collection of around 20-21 crores on its first day. There is an intense competition at the moment at the Hindi box office among the Bollywood and Hollywood titles, which is making it difficult for the movie to get the desired showcasing. ## There was a capacity issue with Saiyaara on the first day, but the good thing is that the word of mouth is positive, and the arrangements are already being made to increase the showcasing over the weekend, which was inevitable given the huge opening. ## A big spike in Saiyaara's business is very much expected on Saturday and Sunday, as it will be aiming for 70-80 crores net opening weekend, which is a sensational start. Another good thing for the movie is that even single screens have performed well on the first day, so this can vary the estimates a little bit. ## 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...

329 days ago

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Saiyaara Movie Review: Critics And Audience Heap High Praise For Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda-Starrer

Mumbai, July 18 - Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda's debut is getting better and better with each passing moment as their romantic drama Saiyaara is off to a sensational start at the box office. This Yash Raj Films production is directed by Mohit Suri, known for helming romantic blockbusters. ## The film was released today, July 18, amid glowing reviews from critics and equally backed by the audiences who are heaping high praise for the newcomers while also highlighting the importance of the film's chartbuster music, Mohit Suri's direction and YRF's production value. ## The movie is about a rising musician, named Krish Kapoor, whose raw talent and ambition set him on a collision course with the realities of the modern music industry. When he is introduced to Vaani, 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. Check Out Saiyaara Movie Review By Critics and Audiences ## #OneWordReview...#Saiyaara: OUTSTANDING.Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½#MohitSuri is back – and so is the romance genre... Love. Heartbreak. Drama. Music – #Saiyaara soars high... #AhaanPanday and #AneetPadda are sensational... UNMISSABLE! #SaiyaaraReview#Saiyaara is *not* your… pic.twitter.com/G2OY4824G6— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) July 18, 2025 ## You will smile, you will cry, you will weep. True love gets a new meaning with Mohit Suri and YRF’s ‘Saiyaara’. Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda are big stars of the future. Brilliant performances for first-timers. Additionally, Ahaan has the starry attitude in abundance, which will… pic.twitter.com/CSHzC7eVMl— Komal Nahta (@KomalNahta) July 18, 2025 ## #SaiyaaraReview #Saiyaara gives everything: music, chemistry, passion, and real vibes for today’s generation.Rating - ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫Ahaan’s confidence and Aneet’s innocence make them super watchable from the very first frame. They Are SUPERSTAR. 💯&It's #MohitSuri's The… pic.twitter.com/UiD61UOXYs— Ashwani kumar (@BorntobeAshwani) July 18, 2025 ## #SaiyaaraReview ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #Saiyaara is a BLOCKBUSTER OF EPIC PROPORTIONS.After ages, I’ve seen a romantic film that truly shakes you to the core. The phenomenal writing by Sankalp Sadanah and Rohit Shankar has been beautifully brought to life by director Mohit Suri in his… pic.twitter.com/TsRYYMjiVD— Sumit Kadel (@SumitkadeI) July 18, 2025 ## Saiyaara Review - 4*/5 🌟🌟🌟🌟Aneet Padda / Ahaan Panday & Mohit suri has made a magical film…. BLOCKBUSTER ON THE WAY… #Saiyaara #SaiyaaraReview #AneetPadda #AhaanPanday #MohitSuri pic.twitter.com/v3l5QJv0Zy— Rohit Jaiswal (@rohitjswl01) July 18, 2025 ## #Saiyaara is a WINNER! 🌟#MohitSuri brings back the magic of love with a story that’s fresh, emotional & powerfully told.#AhaanPanday and #AneetPadda shine with stellar debuts their chemistry is electric! The music is soul-stirring, the drama is real, a complete cinematic… pic.twitter.com/fkICtwAiaS— Siddharth R Kannan (@sidkannan) July 18, 2025 ## #Saiyaara (Rating: 3.75/5)Finally, a good romantic film from Bollywood which sticks to the plot instead of preaching things. Mohit Suri found his groove back and delivered a film the young audience will resonate with. (1/7) pic.twitter.com/OC2Kyo6cew— Kshamik (@Kshamik4) July 18, 2025 ## Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️½#Saiyaara is MESMERISING. #MohitSuri has delivered, once again! #AhaanPanday and #AneetPadda are successful in establishing a memorable debut. The gripping first half, the chemistry between the lead actors and the music are the major pluses. 👍 #SaiyaaraReview… pic.twitter.com/0qderVUIO5— Nishit Shaw (@NishitShawHere) July 18, 2025 ## #Saiyaara is the perfect recipe for Gen Z glossy, emotional, and musical. 🎬✨For me, it’s a one-time watch: the first half works, but the second half loses steam.But those songs? Absolute treat! 🤌🎶 And the new leads definitely shine. #SaiyaaraReview #AhaanPanday #AneetPadda pic.twitter.com/fVvjowIWan— Movies Talk Official (@moviestalkhindi) July 18, 2025 ## Saiyaara is a Mind Blowing movie, it's such a great love story movie which wasn't made in the last 15 yearsthe story of this movie is amazing,background music is outstanding and direction of the movie is excellent#Saiyaara movie will be a huge blockbusterI give it ⭐⭐⭐⭐ pic.twitter.com/3tfCtFsYMk— Rahul Gupta (@RahulGu04197245) July 18, 2025 ## #Saiyaara was literally everything!!! I loved every single bit. At points I couldn’t stop crying but it gave me what I wanted!! It was beyond beautiful and beyond what I expected 🥺❤️#AhaanPanday and #Aneetpadda were so so good. I feel this is the best Bollywood debut movie!! pic.twitter.com/tZnTR5xoOs— Sanika (@notsanikaaaa) July 18, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

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Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's 'War 2' Trailer Gets Censor Certificate; Details Revealed

Mumbai, July 18 - The hugely-awaited trailer of Yash Raj Films' spy action thriller War 2 has reportedly been censored by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), and it is set to be dropped online next week, ahead of the film's Independence Day weekend release on August 14. ## According to the reports, the trailer of the movie was censored today, July 18, and the CBFC has granted it a 'U/A' (16+) certificate. The trailer, 2 minutes and 39 seconds long, and said to be packed with action and emotional scenes, and is the hype raiser. ## When will the War 2 trailer be released? ## The official release date of the War 2 trailer launch has not been revealed yet, but reports say that it will drop online around July 24 or 25, nearly 3 weeks before the release date. The makers are confident that the promo they have cut will shoot the hype and set the stage for the movie to take a huge opening at the box office. ## About War 2 movie ## War 2 is directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Aditya Chopra under the banner of Yash Raj Films. The movie stars Hrithik Roshan, who reprises his role from the first movie, Jr. NTR in his Bollywood debut, and Kiara Advani in the leading roles. It is the 6th film in YRF's Spy Universe and a sequel to 2019 blockbuster War. The film will be released on August 14 in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. ## Stay tuned...

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'Saiyaara' Scored Second Biggest Advance Booking For Bollywood In 2025; Eyes 25 Crore Net Opening Day

Mumbai, July 18 - Yash Raj Films' romantic drama Saiyaara hits the big screen today after scoring the second biggest advance booking of the year for a Bollywood title, beating the big budget titles like Salman Khan's Sikandar and Akshay Kumar's Housefull 5. ## Directed by Mohit Suri and starring Ahaan Pandey and Aneeth Padda in their big screen debut, the pre-sales of Saiyaara have stunned one and all. ## Saiyaara Sold Second Best Advance Tickets For Bollywood In 2025 ## The film has sold approximately 195,000 tickets on its first day at the three national chains (PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis), which is the second-highest of the year, behind Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava (225,000 tickets). Overall, Saiyaara has sold approximately 380,000 tickets nationwide for the opening day, which is again the second-best. ## In terms of advance booking gross collection, Saiyaara (9.40 crores) is the third among the 2025 Bollywood movies, behind Chhaava (13.80 crores) and Sikandar (10.10 crores). It is probably the biggest pre-sales ever for an Indian movie featuring newcomers. ## Saiyaara Eyes 25 Crore Net Opening Day Collection ## The box office projections for the movie have kept getting changed with each passing hour, and the reason being is the strong advance booking momentum. Before the bookings opened, the movie was projected to open in the range of 5-6 crores, but the projection quickly went up to double digits after the initial response. ## Considering how the advances have progressed, the film is now looking to open in the range of 20-25 crores net, with the strong possibility of opening around the higher end of the projection. Trade experts also believe the opening can be much higher, simply because the film has momentum with it, which might overcome even the optimistic projection, which needs to be seen. ## Stay tuned...

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Saiyaara First Day Advance Booking Beats Final Advance Ticket Sales of Housefull 5 and Raid 2 At The National Chains

Mumbai, July 17 - Yash Raj Films' romantic drama Saiyaara, starring two newcomers Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda, continues to surprise with its advance booking trend. The movie seemingly had a low buzz on social media, but the booking trend is not resonating with that. ## The Mohit Suri's directorial is putting all the pre-release talks in the dustbin and has sold 1,20,000 tickets at the three national chains (PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis) with still 12 hours left for the first show to begin, according to Himesh Mankad of Himesh Mankad of Pinkvilla. This is a historical booking for a movie featuring unknown faces. ## As of 12 PM, the film has sold around 90,000 tickets in PVR+INOX and around 30,000 tickets in Cinepolis for the first day. The final ticket sale count in PIC is expected to be around 1.75-2 lakh, which is phenomenal to say the least. ## Saiyaara Beats Housefull 5 and Raid 2 Final Advance Ticket Count At The National Chains ## Such has been the response that Saiyaara has beaten the final ticket sale count of Akshay Kumar's Housefull 5 and Ajay Devgn's Raid 2, even before the first show begin. Housefull 5 had sold approximately 95,000 tickets, while Raid 2 sold 93,000 tickets at national chains for the first day. ## The movie is now on track to beat Salman Khan's Sikandar, which sold around 1,43,000 tickets. Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava is currently the biggest pre-sales scorer for Bollywood in 2025, with around 2,25,000 tickets in PIC, and Saiyaara will be close to it by the end of the day, if not able to surpass the figure. ## Saiyaara Opening Day Box Office Expecatations ## The Hindi film industry is bracing up for an unexpected big opening, and no one has any answer as to why the movie has suddenly become the hot topic in the trade. With this sort of pre-sales, a 20 crore net opening is given, but the size of the release is not as big as some of the other movies with similar kinds of sales data. ## There is buzz in the industry that YRF is looking to increase the screens after seeing the excellent response in the pre-sales. According to Himesh Mankad of Pinkvilla, the film is aiming to release on 1750 screens nationwide, with the possibility to go higher as well. If this happens, then a 20 crore net opening is certain, which remains to be seen. ## Stay tuned...

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Salman Khan To Skip Eid Holiday Release For 'Battle of Galwan'? Film's Possible Release Date Revealed

Mumbai, July 16 - After getting a setback with Sikandar, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has now teamed up with director Apoorva Lakhia for a war action drama Battle of Galwan. The movie is set against the backdrop of the Galwan Valley clash in 2020 between Indian and Chinese troops. ## The makers recently announced the film with the first look poster, which was appreciated by all, and piqued the curiosity for the movie. The movie is set to go on floors in August this year, and ahead of it, the possible release date plans have been revealed. ## Salman Khan's Battle of Galwan To Skip Eid 2026 Release? ## According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, the much-awaited film might skip releasing during the Eid weekend in 2026. This particular holiday period has seen Salman's many films in the past, but the same may not be the case with his upcoming movie. ## "The makers are not looking at releasing the film on Eid. This is because three films are already scheduled for release on March 19, 2026 – Yash-starer Toxic, the comic caper Dhamaal 4 and Sanjay Leela Bhansali's intense romantic drama Love & War, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal", says the report. ## The report further stated that with Eid release almost ruled out, the makers are considering to the bring the film to the big screen in either January or June 2026. It is said that the makers are planning to wrap the shoot in 55-60 days, so there is a possibility of a January 2026 release. The official confirmation regarding the release date will be made soon. ## About Battle of Galwan ## Produced by Salman Khan Films, the film stars Salman Khan in the lead role, portraying the late Colonel B. Santosh Babu, the commanding officer of the 16 Bihar Regiment, who heroically led Indian soldiers during the conflict. It has Chitrangda Singh as the female lead while Himesh Reshammiya is the music composer. ## Stay tuned...

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Yash Raj Films' 'Saiyaara' Stuns With Excellent Advance Booking; Set For Double Digit Opening

Mumbai, July 16 - Yash Raj Films, the powerhouse behind some of Bollywood's most iconic romantic dramas, is all set to deliver its next potential blockbuster in the form of Saiyaara. The film, which marks the big screen debuts of Ahaan Pandey and Aneeth Padda, is already making waves even before its theatrical release. ## Directed by Mohit Suri, Saiyaara has registered a phenomenal response in advance bookings, breaking records for a film featuring debutants. Bookings opened just yesterday, three days ahead of the release, and the initial pre-sales numbers have surprised the entire trade circuit. ## In just over a day, Saiyaara has sold more than 50,000 tickets for its opening day, and the final pre-sales tally could touch an impressive 150,000+ tickets by the time the film hits screens. This is an exceptional achievement for a film without any established stars. ## The buzz and pre-release traction are being viewed as a rare moment, especially in a time when even films with popular actors have been struggling to generate such interest. The trend suggests a double-digit crore opening at the box office — an unprecedented feat for a movie led by newcomers in today's time. ## About Saiyaara ## Directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Yash Raj Films, 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. ## The film is scheduled to release on July 18 worldwide. ## Stay tuned...

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Housefull 5 Final Worldwide Box Office Collection: Finishes As Akshay Kumar's Second Biggest Grosser Post Pandemic

Mumbai, July 16 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar-led comedy thriller Housefull 5 has completed its box office run with a collection below 300 crores gross, finishing as the second highest-grossing Bollywood movie of the year at the time it ended its theatrical journey. ## Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, Housefull 5 was released on June 6 amid a good hype. It was the movie that was perceived as one of Bollywood's biggest hits of the year, but the mixed reviews and audience reception drastically reduced its box office prospects. ## The movie was reportedly made on a budget of around 250 crores, making it the most expensive Indian comedy movie. Despite earning close to 300 crores gross, Housefull 5 ended as an average affair, and the budget is the major reason for this verdict. ## Housefull 5 India Net/Gross Box Office Collection ## The Sajid Nadiadwala's production scored an estimated 183.50 crores net collection (218.50 crores gross), making it the second biggest Bollywood net-grosser of the year. Overall, Housefull 5 finished as the 45th biggest Bollywood and 51st Hindi net-grosser of all time. For Akshay Kumar, it is his 6th biggest domestic grosser. ## Housefull 5 Overseas Box Office Collection ## At the international box office, the film grossed an estimated 70 crores gross collection, which is the second biggest for a Bollywood title of 2025. For Akshay Kumar, Housefull 5 is the 4th biggest overseas grosser, after 2.0, Good Newwz, and Toilet Ek Prem Katha. ## Housefull 5 Worldwide Box Office Collection ## The film has grossed an estimated 289 crores at the worldwide box office, emerging as the second biggest Bollywood grosser of the year, behind Chhaava. It is Akshay Kumar's biggest grosser since Sooryavanshi (293 crores), and his second biggest grosser in the post-COVID-19 pandemic. Overall, Housefull 5 is the actor's 7th biggest grosser globally. ## Housefull 5 India Footfalls/Admissions and Verdict ## In India, the film has sold approximately 10 million or 1 crore tickets. This is the second most-watched Bollywood movie of the year in India, behind Chhaava. Despite the early promises, Housefull 5 finished with an Average verdict. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Sitaare Zameen Par Benefits From Discounted Tuesday Offer; Collects Over 75 Lakh Net On Day 26

Mumbai, July 16 - Aamir Khan and Genelia Deshmukh's comedy drama Sitaare Zameen Par continues its steady run at the box office, with the film showing resilience in its fourth week. The film had a good 4th weekend in which it showed solid growth. The movie saw an expected dip on Monday (Day 25), but benefited from a discounted offer to score a slight jump on Tuesday. ## Sitaare Zameen Par Box Office Collection Day 26 ## Sitaare Zameen Par earned an estimated 75-80 lakh net collection on Tuesday, aided by the popular discounted ticket pricing implemented across various cinema chains. The film's total India net collection after 26 days stands at around 162 crore, a commendable feat considering the increasing competition. With family-friendly content and positive word of mouth, it has been able to attract weekday footfalls even weeks after its release. ## The fourth week began with a dip, scoring 55-60 lakh on Monday (Day 25). However, the Tuesday offer drew more audiences back into theatres, providing a modest mid-week boost. Cities like Jaipur recorded notably higher occupancy levels, clocking over 30%, while the national average occupancy was around 20%. In 5 days of the 4th week so far, the film has minted around 7.65 crores net as the full week is heading for 8.50 crores net. ## The film, which deals with themes of childhood trauma, education, and sports mentorship, has found a strong emotional connection with the audience. Its consistent weekend jumps and stable weekday figures have positioned it as a surprise success story in 2025. The movie is eyeing to finish its run with 165-170 crores net. ## Sitaare Zameen Par Worldwide Box Office Collection ## SZP has crossed 250 crores gross collection at the worldwide box office. After 26 days of run, the movie's India gross collection stands at around 193.50 crores (162 crores net), while overseas collection is around 65 crores, for the worldwide total of around 258.50 crores. It is headed towards finishing with 265-270 crores gross globally. ## Stay tuned...

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