Against all odds and industry expectations, ‘Saiyaara’ has carved out a historic milestone – crossing ₹300 crore in India net collections by its 19th day with an estimated ₹304.60 crore. Now sitting proudly as the 15th highest-grossing Hindi film ever, it has outpaced heavyweight titles like ‘Padmaavat’, ‘Sultan’ and ‘War’. But what sets ‘Saiyaara’ apart isn’t star power or franchise familiarity – it’s the sheer emotional resonance that captivated audiences. With no marquee names, no cinematic universe, and minimal promotional fanfare, the film’s triumph is a testament to its authenticity and the connection it forged with viewers.
Yash Raj Films CEO Akshaye Widhani reflected on the phenomenon in a press release, stating: “The success of ‘Saiyaara’, a pure love story, once again proves that the romance genre is probably the one to get most love from audience if we give them the right film to cherish and endorse. We are humbled with this success story and it fuels us to look for the next film that can break-out and make India proud globally. It’s deeply encouraging to see young audiences lead the way in embracing this film, disproving doubts about their theatrical participation. Thank you to every viewer, everywhere, for making ‘Saiyaara’ the defining love story of our time.”
Featuring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, ‘Saiyaara’ has not only rewritten box office rules – it’s reignited faith in the power of heartfelt storytelling.
