Saiyaara Box Office Collection: Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda's Debut Film Breaks Records

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The Bollywood debut of Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda is making waves at the box office, with their film Saiyaara minting Rs.16.79 crore by 8pm on Saturday, surpassing the lifetime collections of several other GenZ and nepo kid debutants. The romantic drama, directed by Mohit Suri and produced by YRF, has collected a total of Rs.40 crore in just two days, with its opening day earning a historic Rs.21.25 crore. The film has garnered positive reviews from critics and audiences, and is expected to continue its successful run.

Key Takeaways:

  • Saiyaara, the debut film of Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has collected Rs.16.79 crore by 8pm on Saturday, making it a certified hit.
  • The film has surpassed the lifetime collections of several other GenZ and nepo kid debutants, including Khushi Kapoor and Junaid Khan, who earned Rs.6.8 crore with their film Loveyaapa, and Rasha Thadani, who earned Rs.6.5 crore with her debut vehicle Azaad.
  • The film's opening day collection of Rs.21.25 crore is the highest opening day for a love story and the biggest opening day release ever for a debutant-led film.
  • Saiyaara, which was released in 8,000 screens, is also the career-best opening for director Mohit Suri.
  • The film has garnered positive reviews from critics and audiences, with many praising the chemistry between the lead actors and the film's engaging storyline.

Statistics:

  • Total collection after two days: Rs.40 crore (expected to cross)
  • Day 1 collection: Rs.21.25 crore
  • Collection by 8pm on Saturday: Rs.16.79 crore
  • Number of screens: 8,000
  • Release date: Friday
  • Lifetime collection of Khushi Kapoor and Junaid Khan's Loveyaapa: Rs.6.8 crore
  • Lifetime collection of Rasha Thadani's Azaad: Rs.6.5 crore

Sources:

  • Sacnilk.com
  • Hindustan Times