Mohit Suri’s latest musical drama Saiyaara has taken the box office by storm. The film, featuring debutant Ahaan Panday alongside Aneet Padda, collected a massive Rs 20 crore on its opening day, as per early reports from industry tracker Sacnilk.
This figure exceeded all expectations and even broke the opening day record of Suri’s 2014 hit Ek Villain, which earned Rs 16 crore. Saiyaara is now the biggest opener of Mohit Suri’s career, surpassing his previous hits like Murder 2 (Rs 6.95 crore), Aashiqui 2 (Rs 6.10 crore), and Half Girlfriend (Rs 10.30 crore).
The film’s strong start has surprised trade experts and fans alike. Backed by Yash Raj Studios, this romantic drama has proved that fresh talent can make a big splash if the content clicks with audiences.
Saiyaara Box Office Collection Day 1
With over 7,000 shows across India, Saiyaara posted impressive occupancy rates throughout the day. The average occupancy stood at 49.9 percent. Morning shows started at 35.51 percent and rose to 46.62 percent in the afternoon. The evening shows performed better with 50.85 percent occupancy, while the night shows peaked at 66.62 percent.
The film’s performance in major markets added to its big day. In Delhi-NCR, it ran over 800 shows with around 60 percent occupancy, while Mumbai saw close to 650 shows with 43 percent occupancy. With this strong opening, Saiyaara has emerged as the fourth-biggest opener of 2025, behind Chhaava (Rs 31 crore), Sikandar (Rs 26 crore), and Housefull 5 (Rs 24 crore).
Top 5 Biggest Openers Of 2025
| Rank | Film | Opening Day Collection |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chhaava | Rs 31 crore |
| 2 | Sikandar | Rs 26 crore |
| 3 | Housefull 5 | Rs 24 crore |
| 4 | Saiyaara | Rs 20 crore |
| 5 | Raid 2 | Rs 19.25 crore |
Ahaan Panday’s Big Debut
The success of Saiyaara marks a powerful debut for Ahaan Panday, cousin of Bollywood star Ananya Panday. Despite the buzz surrounding his star-kid background, few expected such a remarkable opening. Ahaan’s debut has outperformed other recent newcomers. For comparison, Tiger Shroff’s Heropanti earned Rs 6.55 crore on its first day in 2014, while Ananya Panday’s Student Of The Year 2 made Rs 12.06 crore on Day 1.
Aneet Padda, who has appeared in Big Girls Don’t Cry and Salaam Venky, is also being praised for her effortless screen presence. Their on-screen chemistry is proving to be a key factor in the film’s growing buzz.
Yash Raj Studios and Mohit Suri have delivered a winner with Saiyaara. The film’s opening day earnings are higher than recent big releases like Raid 2 (Rs 19.25 crore) starring Ajay Devgn and Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par (Rs 10.7 crore).
After largely positive reviews and strong word-of-mouth, the film is expected to maintain its momentum over the weekend. Trade analysts believe Saiyaara could become one of the biggest hits of 2025 if this trend continues. All eyes are now on its weekend box office numbers, which will determine how far this musical love story can go.
