emirates7 - Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara, a Hindi musical romantic drama, has become one of the standout cinematic successes of 2025.
Released on July 18, the film stars newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, and has set new benchmarks for debut-led projects, grossing more than Rs570 crore ($64.6 million) worldwide by August 3. Produced by Yash Raj Films, it is an adaptation of the 2004 Korean movie A Moment to Remember. With its emotional narrative, strong performances, and memorable soundtrack, Saiyaara has captured audiences and secured its position as the year’s second-highest-grossing Hindi film, behind Chhaava (Rs808 crore, $91.6 million).
The film opened with Rs28.75 crore ($3.26 million) worldwide on its first day—the highest debut-day gross for a Hindi film led by a first-time male actor. Its opening weekend brought in Rs83 crore ($9.4 million) net in India, fueled largely by multiplex audiences, and a global total exceeding Rs119 crore, according to Hindustan Times.
By the end of its first week, Saiyaara had collected Rs175.25 crore net in India and Rs250.5 crore ($28.4 million) worldwide, overtaking Suri’s earlier hit Ek Villain. The momentum continued as the film crossed Rs200 crore domestically within nine days and surpassed Rs300 crore globally soon after, outpacing established releases like Raid 2 (Rs237 crore lifetime), Sitaare Zameen Par (Rs264 crore), and Housefull 5 (Rs289 crore).
Made on a relatively modest budget of Rs45–60 crore ($6.8 million), the movie has achieved a remarkable return on investment of more than 640 percent, a performance widely praised by industry analysts. The Indian Express described its success as extraordinary, particularly at a time when films with new talent often struggle to recover costs.
Even with competition from big-ticket titles such as War 2 and Coolie, Saiyaara sustained strong box office numbers, reaching Rs335.55 crore net in India by its sixth week. Internationally, it earned Rs168.4 crore ($20 million), contributing to a worldwide total of Rs565.36 crore ($64.1 million).
Critics and audiences alike credit the film’s success to its moving storytelling, with Panday’s portrayal of a troubled musician and Padda’s performance as a reserved poet drawing widespread acclaim.
Released on July 18, the film stars newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, and has set new benchmarks for debut-led projects, grossing more than Rs570 crore ($64.6 million) worldwide by August 3. Produced by Yash Raj Films, it is an adaptation of the 2004 Korean movie A Moment to Remember. With its emotional narrative, strong performances, and memorable soundtrack, Saiyaara has captured audiences and secured its position as the year’s second-highest-grossing Hindi film, behind Chhaava (Rs808 crore, $91.6 million).
The film opened with Rs28.75 crore ($3.26 million) worldwide on its first day—the highest debut-day gross for a Hindi film led by a first-time male actor. Its opening weekend brought in Rs83 crore ($9.4 million) net in India, fueled largely by multiplex audiences, and a global total exceeding Rs119 crore, according to Hindustan Times.
By the end of its first week, Saiyaara had collected Rs175.25 crore net in India and Rs250.5 crore ($28.4 million) worldwide, overtaking Suri’s earlier hit Ek Villain. The momentum continued as the film crossed Rs200 crore domestically within nine days and surpassed Rs300 crore globally soon after, outpacing established releases like Raid 2 (Rs237 crore lifetime), Sitaare Zameen Par (Rs264 crore), and Housefull 5 (Rs289 crore).
Made on a relatively modest budget of Rs45–60 crore ($6.8 million), the movie has achieved a remarkable return on investment of more than 640 percent, a performance widely praised by industry analysts. The Indian Express described its success as extraordinary, particularly at a time when films with new talent often struggle to recover costs.
Even with competition from big-ticket titles such as War 2 and Coolie, Saiyaara sustained strong box office numbers, reaching Rs335.55 crore net in India by its sixth week. Internationally, it earned Rs168.4 crore ($20 million), contributing to a worldwide total of Rs565.36 crore ($64.1 million).
Critics and audiences alike credit the film’s success to its moving storytelling, with Panday’s portrayal of a troubled musician and Padda’s performance as a reserved poet drawing widespread acclaim.