Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda's debut film Saiyaara has surprised everyone with its impressive box office collection, raking in over Rs 37 crore in just two days. Despite minimal promotions and no prominent stars associated with it, the film has managed to garner positive word-of-mouth, which has contributed to its success. The film's strong opening on its first day, with a collection of Rs 21 crore, was impressive, and it continued to do well on its second day, collecting Rs 16.79 crore.
The film's total collection stands at Rs 37.79 crore, and it is expected to cross the Rs 50 crore mark within its first weekend. The film's occupancy rates on Saturday were healthy, with an overall Hindi occupancy rate of 44.74%. The film's success is a testament to the power of good storytelling and the impact of word-of-mouth on box office collections.
Saiyaara has benefited from a major scheduling change, with the release of Son of Sardaar 2, starring Ajay Devgn and Mrunal Thakur, postponed to August 1. This gives Saiyaara a two-week breather at the box office before it clashes with Dhadak 2, featuring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri. The film's success could mark the beginning of promising careers for the lead actors, Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda.
Directed by Mohit Suri, known for his emotionally charged romantic dramas, Saiyaara explores the story of Krish, a temperamental and self-centred singer, and Vaani, a shy and introverted songwriter. Produced by Akshaye Widhani under the Yash Raj Films banner, Saiyaara is a promising debut for the lead actors and a welcome addition to the romantic drama genre.