Ahaan Panday is enjoying a dream debut with Saiyaara, but not everything is going smoothly for the young actor online. While the romantic musical continues its golden run at the box office, a recent viral video involving a scorpion snack has triggered trolling on social media.
Ahaan Panday Greets Fans, Faces Online Heat
On Tuesday night, Ahaan Panday stepped out to celebrate the success of his first film. Dressed casually in a blue hoodie, denim jeans, and a white mask, the actor looked cheerful as he greeted fans and paparazzi. Upon request, he lowered his mask, smiled, and thanked people for supporting Saiyaara. He even stopped to take selfies with fans waiting outside the venue.
However, what could have been a sweet moment turned into an online meme fest. A clip from his latest public appearance quickly went viral, but not just for the reason Ahaan would have liked. Trolls flooded the comment section, linking his appearance to a previously surfaced video where he is seen eating a scorpion.
Ahaan Panday the Man you are #Saiyaara #AhaanPanday
— Varsha Das (@varshaverse) August 5, 2025
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सैयारा फ़िल्म की सफलता के बाद पहली बार फैंस के बीच दिखे अहान पांडे#Saiyaara | #AhaanPanday | Ahaan Panday | Saiyaara pic.twitter.com/kRV3wlqheQ
— News24 (@news24tvchannel) August 7, 2025
One user wrote, “Jhinge khane ke baad pehli baar pahuncha,” while another added, “Wahi jo bichhu aur kekda khata hai.”
The harshest jab came from a commenter who said, “Koi isko 10-12 bichhu do.”
Saiyaara Crosses Rs 500 Crore Worldwide
Despite the online jabs, Saiyaara is showing no signs of slowing down at the box office. Directed by Mohit Suri and produced by YRF, the film has officially crossed the Rs 500 crore mark globally in just three weeks.
As per Sacnilk estimates, Saiyaara has earned Rs 302.10 crore net and Rs 362.50 crore gross in India. The overseas market has contributed Rs 130 crore, bringing the total to Rs 492.50 crore. However, YRF’s own press release claims even stronger numbers ( Rs 308 crore net and Rs 376 crore gross from India, along with Rs 131 crore overseas), making the final global figure Rs 507 crore.
More About Ahaan Panday Starrer Saiyaara
Starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, Saiyaara has now become the second-highest-grossing Indian film of 2025, just behind Chhaava, which made Rs 807.91 crore globally. The film has also overtaken the lifetime earnings of major releases like War (Rs 471 crore) and Dunki (Rs 454 crore).
The film tells the story of Krish Kapur (Ahaan), a fiery musician chasing his big break, and Vaani (Aneet), a heartbroken journalist whose poetry lends meaning to his music. As the two fall in love, their personal struggles threaten to tear them apart.
What’s more surprising is Saiyaara’s strong hold on the box office despite new films like Son of Sardaar 2 and Dhadak 2 releasing recently. Even in its third week, Saiyaara continues to earn more than these new titles, which are already seeing major weekday drops.
