‘Saiyaara’ Cast Fees Revealed: Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda’s Earnings as Film Nears ₹200 Crore Mark
Mohit Suri’s ‘Saiyaara’ starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda nears ₹200 crore at the box office. Check cast fees, budget, and industry response.
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Director Mohit Suri’s romantic drama ‘Saiyaara’, featuring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, is turning out to be one of 2025’s biggest Bollywood success stories. Made on a modest budget of ₹40-50 crore, the film is now racing towards the ₹200 crore box office milestone, thanks to its massive popularity among the youth and praise from Bollywood celebrities.
‘Saiyaara’ Cast Fees
According to reports, Ahaan Panday has received a higher fee compared to Aneet Padda. Industry sources suggest that debut actors under top production houses like Yash Raj Films are usually paid between ₹3-5 crore. While these figures are not officially confirmed, they reflect the growing recognition for the young stars.
Director Mohit Suri, known for blockbusters like Aashiqui 2 and Ek Villain, reportedly charged ₹6-8 crore for directing ‘Saiyaara’.
Budget & Box Office Performance
- Budget: ₹40-50 crore.
- Opening Day Collection: ₹21.5 crore.
- 8-Day Total: ₹190.75 crore (as per Sacnilk).
The film is expected to cross the ₹200 crore mark within days.
The movie recovered its entire production cost in just three days, marking a stellar debut for both lead actors.
Industry & Audience Response
‘Saiyaara’ has garnered appreciation not just from audiences but also from Bollywood’s A-listers. Stars like Alia Bhatt, Hrithik Roshan, Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor, and Aamir Khan’s team have lauded the film and performances.
Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai praised the success of a new-star cast film, stating it proves that good content can triumph without excessive budgets or over-the-top marketing spends.
Release Date
‘Saiyaara’ hit theatres on July 18, 2025, and is now well on its way to becoming one of the year’s biggest blockbusters.
