Saiyaara Storms to Rs 500 Crore Worldwide: Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda Redefine Romantic Blockbusters
Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara, starring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has taken the box office by storm, grossing over Rs 306.6 crore in India and Rs 500 crore worldwide by day 20, making it the highest-grossing Indian romantic film and the top-earning movie led by debutants. Initially projected by producer Aditya Chopra to earn Rs 100 crore based on its rough edit, the film has exceeded expectations, tripling that estimate domestically. Originally conceived as Aashiqui 3 under T-Series, Suri’s decision to break free from sequel pressures and focus on authentic storytelling, combined with a strategic choice to limit pre-release promotions for the leads, has fueled its unprecedented success. Despite a slight dip to Rs 2 crore on day 20 from Rs 2.5 crore the previous day, the film continues to dominate, though it faces upcoming competition from War 2. Below are some headline ideas capturing its historic run.
