Release Live Updates: A Blockbuster Opening
Saiyaara released on July 18, 2025, with massive buzz.
- Box Office:
- Advance bookings: ₹9.39 crore, 3.8 lakh tickets, 7,850 shows.
- Day 1 projection: ₹20 crore, surpassing Housefull 5 (₹94.75 lakh advance).
- 1.90 lakh tickets sold in PVR Inox and Cinepolis, fourth biggest debutant-led opener.
- Premiere Night:
- Held at Yash Raj Studios, Andheri, on July 17, 2025.
- Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda danced to the title track.
- Screen Count:
- Released on 782 screens with 4,919 shows, 24.7% occupancy.
- Competition:
- Faces Tanvi The Great but leads in advance sales.
Will Saiyaara break box office records for debutants?
Movie Reviews: Emotional Depth with Minor Flaws
Critics and audiences have shared mixed but largely positive feedback.
- Positive Reviews:
- Palak Muchhal called it “pure magic,” praising Ahaan and Aneet’s “raw, real, powerful” performances.
- Times Now: “Emotional romantic film that connects with your heart. Excellent story, direction, music, and screenplay.”
- Fans on X: “Goosebumps! Unofficial Aashiqui 3 but original Saiyaara.”
- Critiques:
- Some noted slow pacing in the second half.
- X user @Jassemin_: “Zero good songs, talentless newcomers, same old Mohit Suri story.”
- Overall Rating:
- Average: 4/5 stars for emotional depth, music, and chemistry.
- CBFC Rating: U/A 16+, with a 10-second sensual scene cut and four “objectionable” words removed.
Does Saiyaara live up to its Aashiqui 2 comparisons?
Cast and Crew: Rising Stars and Veterans
Saiyaara introduces fresh talent under Mohit Suri’s direction.
- Actors:
- Ahaan Panday: Plays Krish Kapoor, an aspiring singer. Charismatic, aggressive, and charming. Cousin of Ananya Panday.
- Aneet Padda: Plays a sensitive lyricist. Known for Big Girls Don’t Cry, brings elegance and depth.
- Varun Badola: Plays Krish’s father, delivering a poignant line: “Apne pyaar ke liye khud ko khatam mat kar lena.”
- Crew:
- Director: Mohit Suri, known for Aashiqui 2 and Ek Villain.
- Producers: Aditya Chopra, Akshaye Widhani (Yash Raj Films).
- Music: Tanishk Bagchi, Mithoon, Sachet-Parampara, Vishal Mishra, Faheem Abdullah, Arslan Nizami. Hits include “Barbaad” (Jubin Nautiyal) and “Tum Ho Toh” (Vishal Mishra).
Can Ahaan and Aneet become Bollywood’s next big stars?
Where to Watch Saiyaara: Legal Options Only
Saiyaara is a theatrical release, not freely available online as of July 18, 2025.
- Theatres:
- Book tickets on BookMyShow, Paytm, or cinema counters (PVR, Inox, Cinepolis).
- Available in Hindi across India, including Annigeri.
- Online Availability:
- Not yet on OTT platforms like Netflix or Amazon Prime. Expected release: September 2025.
- No legal free streaming options exist. Avoid pirated sites like TamilRockers or FilmyZilla.
- Download Links:
- Downloading from illegal sites (e.g., torrent links, Telegram groups) is a cybercrime under India’s Copyright Act, 1957.
- Penalties: Up to 7 years imprisonment, fines up to ₹3 lakh.
- Use legal platforms to support creators.
Why risk illegal downloads when you can experience Saiyaara legally?
Key Highlights of Saiyaara
Saiyaara blends romance, music, and heartbreak in a 2-hour-36-minute saga.
- Story:
- Krish Kapoor (Ahaan), an aspiring singer, and a lyricist (Aneet) fall in love while collaborating on music.
- Their romance faces turmoil, with Aneet’s character threatening Krish, leading to heartbreak and self-discovery.
- Music:
- Chart-topping tracks: “Saiyaara” (Faheem-Arslan), “Humsafar” (Sachet-Parampara), “Dhun” (Arijit Singh, Mithoon).
- Buzz:
- Outsold Sikandar (1.43 lakh tickets) and Raid 2 (93,000 tickets) in advance bookings.
- Compared to Aashiqui 2 but distinct for its young, ambitious leads.
- Nepotism Debate:
- Ahaan’s YRF backing and relation to Ananya Panday sparked criticism. X users: “Another nepo kid debut.”
Will Saiyaara redefine romantic dramas for the new generation?
Conclusion: A Promising Debut
Saiyaara is a rollercoaster of love, music, and heartbreak.
- Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda shine as fresh talent.
- Mohit Suri delivers a soulful, if slightly uneven, saga.
- Strong ₹20 crore opening projected, driven by music and buzz.
- Watch legally in theaters; avoid piracy to support creativity.
Will you join the Saiyaara craze this Savan?
