Saiyaara Box‑Office Boom: Debut Stars’ Salaries Exposed as Film Nears ₹200 Cr

       The Saiyaara duo — Ahaan Panday & Aneet Padda — set for big payday as the film races past ₹200 crore net.

Saiyaara Box‑Office Boom: Debut Stars’ Salaries Exposed as Film Nears ₹200 Cr

Unexpected Bollywood Triumph: Saiyaara Crosses ₹200 Crore as Debut Stars & Director Payday Revealed

By M Muzamil Shami - July 29, 2025

Key Points

1. Saiyaara crosses ₹200 crore net in just 9 days in India

2. Debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda reportedly earned ₹3–5 crore each

3. Director Mohit Suri raked in an estimated ₹6–8 crore

4. Film has now hit ₹250–260 cr domestic, 350–380 cr global

5. Title track controversy addressed by composer Tanishk Bagchi

Blockbuster ‘Saiyaara’ Smashes ₹200 Crore Barrier, Salaries of Debutants and Director Surface

Mumbai, July 29, 2025 – In a stunning turn of events, Mohit Suri’s romantic musical drama Saiyaara, featuring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has become one of 2025’s most unexpected blockbusters. Backed by Yash Raj Films, the movie has now officially crossed the ₹200 crore net mark in India within its first nine days and continues climbing toward the ₹300–₹400 crore club

Box‑Office Momentum: Beyond ₹200 Cr Milestone

Trade trackers report that on Day 9, Saiyaara collected approximately ₹26.5 crore, pushing the domestic total past ₹217.25 crore—making it the second fastest Hindi film of 2025 to do so, only trailing behind Chhaava
As of Day 11, the film added another ₹9.5 cr, bringing the India net to ₹256.75 crore; worldwide, collections are estimated between ₹350–380 crore
On Day 12, it officially passed the ₹260 cr domestic mark

The film has outpaced lifetime totals of Housefull 5, Raid 2, and Sitaare Zameen Par, firmly claiming its place as the 2nd highest‑grossing Hindi film of 2025 so far

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Debut Stars’ Payday & Director’s Fee

Though not officially disclosed, insider reports claim newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda earned around ₹3–5 crore each for their debut turns in Saiyaara. Ahaan, benefiting from industry connections, is believed to be on the higher end of that range
Meanwhile, Mohit Suri, a seasoned director behind hits like Aashiqui 2 and Ek Villain, reportedly received ₹6–8 crore for directing the film—consistent with his market value in Bollywood

Global Surge & Overseas Growth

What makes Saiyaara truly remarkable is its explosive international expansion. In markets including Germany, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand, Malaysia, the UK, and the USA, the second‑weekend increases ranged from 150% to over 300%, a rare blockbuster pattern for a film led by fresh faces

Trending Controversy: Title Track Debate

Meanwhile, Saiyaara’s viral title song sparked rumors of being too reminiscent of One Direction’s Night Changes. Composer Tanishk Bagchi swiftly addressed the criticism, emphasizing that any chord similarities were unintentional and the melody stands on its own emotional identity

Industry Aftershocks & Casting Strategy

Director Mohit Suri revealed that neither Ahaan nor Aneet was his first pick—initial consideration had gone to an established star couple. The final casting decision, however, proved to be a game changer
The film’s dominance also had ripple effects: Shaandaar Roy and Tanvi The Great underperformed at the box office, with their directors implicitly acknowledging Saiyaara’s disruptive rise

FAQs

How much did Saiyaara earn domestically and globally so far?

India net: ~₹256–260 crore by Day 12

Worldwide: ~₹350–380 crore

Why are debut pay checks so high?

YRF invests in visibility; newcomers on large banners often get ₹3–5 crore each

What propelled overseas growth so sharply?

Strong word‑of‑mouth and second‑weekend uptake in markets like Germany, UK, Australia saw 200–300% jumps

Is the title song controversy serious?

Composer denied copying One Direction; insisted similarities are superficial and melody is original

What are Ahaan Panday & Aneet Padda’s reported paychecks?
Insiders suggest each earned between ₹3–5 crore, with Ahaan likely on the higher end

How much did Mohit Suri earn for Saiyaara?
He reportedly earned ₹6–8 crore, in line with his established directorial fees

How quickly did Saiyaara cross ₹200 cr in India?
It did so in just nine days, joining the exclusive ₹200 cr club among Hindi films in 2025

Can it surpass Chhaava’s box office?
With continued growth and minimal competition in coming weeks, Saiyaara could challenge Chhaava, the top grosser of the year (₹800 crore+)

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