Saiyaara’ Storms Box Office: A Record-Breaking Weekend!
Mohit Suri’s directorial debut for Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, ‘Saiyaara‘, has truly electrified the box office over its opening weekend. The romantic drama defied all expectations, establishing a new benchmark for films led by newcomers. Its remarkable performance signals a strong audience reception and a promising run ahead.
Saiyaara Box Office Day 3: A Stellar Sunday Surge
‘Saiyaara’ delivered an exceptional performance on its third day, Sunday, collecting an estimated Rs 37 crore. This massive jump contributed significantly to its overall opening weekend success. Over its first three days, the film’s total domestic box office collection soared to a remarkable Rs 83.07 crore. This rapid accumulation of earnings highlights the growing momentum and strong word-of-mouth ‘Saiyaara’ has generated since its release. From its opening of Rs 21 crore on Day 1, the film saw a solid 25% increase to Rs 25 crore on Saturday, before experiencing a phenomenal 48% surge on Sunday.
Setting New Benchmarks: ‘Saiyaara’s Weekend Domination
‘Saiyaara’ has not just performed well; it has rewritten box office history for debutant-led projects. In just three days, the film has impressively surpassed the lifetime earnings of several notable films. It outstripped Alia Bhatt’s ‘Student of the Year’ (Rs 70 crore) and Ahaan Panday’s cousin Ananya Panday’s ‘SOTY 2’ (Rs 70.86 crore). Furthermore, ‘Saiyaara’ is firmly on track to surpass Janhvi Kapoor’s debut, ‘Dhadak’ (Rs 95.12 crore), solidifying its position as one of the most successful launchpads for new talent in recent memory.
High Occupancy & Audience Response for Saiyaara Box Office Day 3
The film’s strong box office numbers reflect overwhelming audience enthusiasm. ‘Saiyaara’ recorded an impressive overall 71.18% Hindi occupancy on Sunday. Evening shows witnessed a particularly high turnout, with occupancy peaking at over 88%, followed closely by night and afternoon shows. Delhi-NCR led the way with the highest number of screenings (1,120 shows), also reporting top occupancy rates, followed by other major cities like Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. This widespread appreciation indicates that ‘Saiyaara’ has struck a chord with its target audience.
The phenomenal opening weekend for ‘Saiyaara’ undoubtedly sets the stage for what could be a long and successful theatrical run. Its blend of fresh faces, engaging storytelling by Mohit Suri, and strong emotional connect with viewers has proven to be a winning formula.
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