Saiyaara: A Sleeper Hit That Just Crushed Stree 2.

Saiyaara: A Sleeper Hit That Just Crushed Stree 2

What a turn of events at the multiplexes! Mohit Suri's Saiyaara, featuring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has taken Bollywood by storm—and in record time.

Record-Smashing Debut

• Historic Opening Weekend
  The film earned a staggering ₹83 crore net in its opening weekend—the highest-ever for a romantic drama led by newcomers. It even outperformed established hits like Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani and Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya.

• Unprecedented Footfalls
  On Day 3, Saiyaara boasted a total occupancy of over 71%—surpassing the levels seen in Stree 2.

Box Office Rollercoaster

Day	Earnings (₹ crore)
1	¥21 (opening day record for debutants)
Weekend	₹83
Day 4 (Mon)	₹24
Day 5 (Tue)	₹25
Day 6 (Wed)	₹21 (crossed the ₹150 crore mark globally)

Midweek numbers remained strong, helping the film crack ₹150 crore in just six days—and hit ₹200 crore worldwide

Surpassing the Giants

• Within five days, Saiyaara earned over ₹132 crore—becoming the 84th highest-grossing Hindi film ever, overtaking acclaimed titles like Gangubai Kathiawadi and the original Stree.

• The film even crushed Stree 2 in third-day occupancy.

The Magic Mix: Debutants, Direction & Music

• Fresh Faces, Big Impact: Ahaan and Aneet not only charmed audiences—they proved their star potential. Co-star Rajesh Kumar praised their humility and work ethic, calling them anything but “nakchade” (temperamental).

• Director’s Triumph: Mohit Suri—known for Aashiqui 2, Malang, and Ek Villain Returns—now adds Saiyaara to his hits. The film cost ₹35–40 crore, with Suri’s fee estimated at ₹6–8 crore.

• Musical Mastery: The soundtrack, featuring seven songs by multiple composers including Mithoon and Tanishk Bagchi, launched on July 4. Critics claim it helped elevate a mid-budget film into a full-on romantic event.

Why It Resounded

• Emotionally Charged: Reviews applaud the heartfelt chemistry (Rishabh Suri, HT; Pinkvilla), even if the storyline echoes familiar themes.

• Word-of-Mouth: The film’s staying power midweek points to strong audience reception, not just hype.

Final Take

Saiyaara turns the spotlight on what Bollywood always needs fresh new blood, a resonant story, and music that lingers. With debutants rewriting box office records and Mohit Suri delivering another hit, this film isn't just a commercial blockbuster—it’s a romantic revival.

Bollywood insiders say its success even prompted release-date shuffles for other major films. It’s not just a film—it’s a phenomenon.