‘Saiyaara’ Opens Strong: Debutants Ahaan Panday & Aneet Padda Scores Big!

Mohit Suri is back and this time with Saiyaara, a romantic drama that seems to have struck the right emotional note. Saiyaara film opening has impressed not just moviegoers but also critics and trade experts alike. The film released on July 18, 2025, brought a fresh yet nostalgic vibe – a return to the kind of storytelling Suri is known for. Instead of chasing trends, the director sticks to his calm and emotional pace something fans of Aashiqui 2 have recalled fondly.

Newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda have managed to connect with audiences. Their chemistry on screen is being appreciated for its simplicity and sincerity. Many even feel it reminds them of Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor’s hard-hitting combination fromAashiqui 2 which had once turned both actors into overnight stars.

Nobody expected Saiyaara to open as big as it did. The romantic film shocked everyone by earning ₹20 crore on its first day in India, placing it just behind Chhaava, Sikandar and Housefull 5 in the year’s biggest openers list. The film recorded an impressive 49.90% overall occupancy with night shows peaking at 66.62%.

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According to Sacnilk, the film is likely to see even higher numbers over the weekend with an estimate of ₹70-80 crore by Sunday. Film critic Sumit Kadel noted that this could be a turning point for Yash Raj Films, marking their first major hit outside the Spy Universe in years.

Set against the backdrop of music, Saiyaara tells the story of two young artists navigating life and love. Alongside Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, the film also stars Alam Khan, Geeta Agarwal and Rajesh Kumar. With its promising opening collection of Saiyaara, this simple yet heartfelt film might just be the surprise success story of the year.