Sometimes, a film comes along that quietly sneaks up on everyone — no big stars, no huge marketing blitz, yet somehow everyone’s talking about it. Right now, that film is Saiyaara. Directed by Mohit Suri and backed by Yash Raj Films (YRF), Saiyaara stars two complete newcomers — Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda — and yet, the way people are lining up for tickets, you’d think it was a major superstar release.
Saiyaara Is Ready To Surprise Everyone
SAIYAARA is all set to rewrite HISTORY 🔥#AhaanPanday, #AneetPadda‘s #Saiyaara will be the biggest opener for debutant actors, surpassing #Dhadak (2018) ❤️
Saiyaara takes off even before takeoff! 💥
The advance bookings are picking up like WILDFIRE across India ✨
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— Praneet Samaiya (@praneetsamaiya) July 16, 2025
The best part? Saiyaara didn’t open bookings with a flashy launch or huge promotions. A few theatres quietly started selling tickets on Monday evening. By Wednesday morning, Saiyaara had sold over 50,000 tickets at big chains like PVR INOX (35,000), Cinepolis (12,500), and Moviemax (2500).
And this is for a film with fresh faces and no franchise tag — just an honest love story and some good music. It really feels like audiences were waiting for something simple, emotional, and relatable to hit the screens again.
Saiyaara’s Magic Reaches Small Towns Too
What’s really heartwarming is that the buzz isn’t limited to fancy multiplexes in big cities. Saiyaara is seeing real love from smaller towns too.
Sanjay Cineplex in Motihari sold 115 tickets four days before the release. Roopbani Cinemas in Purnia sold 150. And Hyderabad’s iconic Prasads multiplex crossed the 1,000-ticket mark in under a day. That’s a strong sign that people everywhere — not just urban centres — want to watch this one.
Saiyaara To Break Dhadak Record?
Everyone’s asking: can Saiyaara really beat Dhadak’s record? Back in 2018, Dhadak — which launched Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khattar — made ₹8.50 crore on its first day. That’s still the biggest opening for a film with debutant actors.
Looking at how fast Saiyaara tickets are flying, Praneet Samaiya, the film trade analyst, says this love story will easily cross that mark — and will be crossing even the Rs 18 crore mark on day one. If it does, it’ll be a huge boost for fresh talent and a reminder that people love a good romance, no matter who’s starring in it.
Mohit Suri Knows His Audience
Of course, some credit goes to Mohit Suri too. He has a knack for telling stories that click with young audiences. Remember Aashiqui 2? Or Ek Villain? Or even Malang? They all did better than expected because they mixed romance, drama, and a killer soundtrack.
With Saiyaara, he seems to have found the same winning formula. The title track is already a hit — it’s on playlists, Instagram reels, and every second story on social media. That song alone is pulling crowds back to the theatre.
No Gimmicks, Just A Good Story
What’s refreshing is that Saiyaara didn’t need endless city tours, forced social media reels, or celebrity endorsements. The team just dropped a teaser, a trailer, a couple of songs, and let the audience decide. Clearly, the audience is saying ‘yes’.
YRF did add an opening day offer on BookMyShow and District — but let’s be honest, Saiyaara probably didn’t even need it. The word of mouth and the songs did most of the heavy lifting. For a film starring two fresh faces with zero fan following, the advance booking is huge.
Industry insiders are calling it a lesson for everyone: if your story is good and your music connects, people will come, even if you don’t spend crores on promotion.
Should You Watch Saiyaara?
If you love Mohit Suri’s brand of emotional love stories, soulful songs, and that ‘first love’ vibe — this one’s probably for you. It’s been a while since we got a simple romantic drama that didn’t rely on big stars or larger-than-life action.
And who knows — this might just be the beginning for Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. If Saiyaara opens the way it’s tracking, Bollywood might get two new faces to root for.
So, are you booking your tickets yet? The screens are filling up faster than anyone thought. If you’re in the mood for an intense love story with good music — Saiyaara might be worth that big-screen watch this Friday.
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