‘Saiyaara’ becomes the 84th biggest hit in Hindi Cinema, surpasses Alia Bhatt’s ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ and Shraddha Kapoor’s ‘Stree’

Mohit Suri's latest romantic action drama, 'Saiyaara', is not just making waves in 2025 but is set to carve its name in the annals of Hindi Cinema. Starring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, the film has achieved a remarkable feat by minting Rs 132.25 crore in just five days at the box office. This stunning performance has propelled 'Saiyaara' into the Top 100 highest-grossing Hindi films of all time, currently sitting at an impressive 84th position. In doing so, it has already surpassed the acclaimed 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and starring Alia Bhatt, as well as Amar Kaushik and Shraddha Kapoor's horror-comedy blockbuster 'Stree', solidifying its status as a major Bollywood box office success.

This is a major achievement for a film headlined by relative newcomers and backed largely by strong music, youth appeal, and word-of-mouth buzz. Saiyaara has struck a chord with the younger generation, evident from its Rs 21.5 crore Day 1 opening, which was already among the best for a film with fresh faces. From there, the film only grew, with Saturday collections rising 20.93% to Rs 26 crore and Sunday seeing a massive 37.5% jump to Rs 35.75 crore.

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Even weekdays held strong, with Rs 24 crore on Monday and an estimated Rs 25 crore on Tuesday, taking the total to Rs 132.25 crore net in India—just enough to slide past Gangubai Kathiawadi (Rs 131.9 crore), Stree (Rs 129.83 crore), and Airlift (Rs 128.1 crore) on the all-time Hindi chart.

To put this in perspective:

• Gangubai Kathiawadi, a major solo-led Alia Bhatt release and a National Award-winning film, had a lifetime net of Rs 131.9 crore in India despite tremendous critical acclaim and repeat viewing.
• Stree, starring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, became a cultural phenomenon and a benchmark in the horror-comedy genre with its Rs 129.83 crore net.
• Airlift, led by Akshay Kumar, was considered one of his most impactful films, collecting Rs 128.1 crore net on the strength of patriotic themes and strong performances.

That Saiyaara, in just five days, has overtaken these names is both a testament to its commercial traction and a signal of changing audience preferences. The film has particularly clicked with metro youth audiences, and its soundtrack is already dominating music charts. Trade insiders note that had the film been fronted by established stars, it could have easily crossed Rs 200 crore and some even claim it can breach Rs 250 crore mark as well.






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