Saiyaara Box Office Collection Day 1: Ahaan Panday-Aneet Padda Starrer Scores Rs 20 Crore, Becomes 4th Biggest Opener of 2025

Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda’s debut film Saiyaara has taken the box office by storm, raking in an impressive Rs 20 crore on its opening day, surpassing the Day 1 collections of big names like Ajay Devgn and Aamir Khan. The film now stands as the fourth highest opener of 2025, just behind Chhaava (Rs 31 crore), Sikandar (Rs 26 crore), and Housefull 5 (Rs 24 crore), according to industry tracker Sacnilk.

Blockbuster Debut Beats Industry Expectations

Despite being fronted by two fresh faces, Saiyaara defied expectations with a stellar theatrical debut. Produced by Yash Raj Studios and directed by Mohit Suri, the film had decent reviews and solid advance bookings, but few predicted the kind of start it would see.

While Aneet Padda previously appeared in Big Girls Don’t Cry and Salaam Venky, this marked Ahaan Panday’s big-screen debut. His association with cousin Ananya Panday and other star kids might have sparked curiosity, but the box office results far exceeded industry projections.

Opening Day Show Count and Occupancy

The film was released across over 7,000 screens, with an average occupancy of 49.9% on Day 1.

• Morning shows saw 35.51% occupancy
• Afternoon shows hit 46.62%
• Evening and night shows surged to 50.85% and 66.62% respectively

In Delhi-NCR, Saiyaara had 800+ shows with nearly 60% occupancy, while Mumbai registered 650 shows with a 43% average.

Outperforming Star-Driven Films

Comparisons have already begun.

• Tiger Shroff’s Heropanti (2014) opened with Rs 6.55 crore
• Ananya Panday’s Student of the Year 2 collected Rs 12.06 crore
• Ajay Devgn’s Raid 2 made Rs 19.25 crore
• Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par pulled Rs 10.7 crore
• Akshay Kumar and Veer Pahariya’s Sky Force earned Rs 12.25 crore

Ahaan Panday has outshone them all on debut, positioning Saiyaara as the surprise hit of the season.

Strong Momentum for the Weekend

With a lucrative festive window and growing buzz, Saiyaara looks poised for a strong weekend. The film’s opening day success is not only a win for its newcomers but also a big boost for Yash Raj Studios and director Mohit Suri.

All eyes are now on how the film performs over the weekend, but Day 1 has firmly established Saiyaara as one of the biggest and most unexpected box office successes of 2025.