Saiyaara is on track to achieve historic success, positioning itself alongside a select few films led by newcomers that have made box office history — the last major example being Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai back in 2000.
While it was initially being touted as the biggest opener for debutants, the sheer gap between Saiyaara and other newcomer-led films makes that comparison feel modest.
A more fitting reference, in fact, is the phenomenon of Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai.
The film is now eyeing a ₹22 crore nett Monday, an extraordinary hold that could exceed its first-day earnings. Collections from mass circuits continue to outperform expectations, growing stronger by the day.
In its initial run, Saiyaara mirrored the numbers of Kabir Singh over the first two days. But Sunday marked a turning point, with family audiences boosting numbers beyond Kabir Singh's, a trend that has carried into Monday as well.
With Kabir Singh ending its run at around ₹276 crore nett, Saiyaara is now well on course to cross ₹300 crore nett, and the question now is how far beyond it can go.
The film is set to cross ₹102 crore nett in just four days, heading for a ₹150–160 crore nett first week.
Remarkably, this means that in just one week, Saiyaara could match or exceed the combined business of films like Sitare Zameen Par and Housefull 5.
While the Mumbai circuit was initially considered the film’s weak point—despite good numbers—it too saw a jump on Sunday, and is expected to post higher numbers on Monday than on opening day, signaling a strong nationwide hold.
With its momentum, mass appeal, and critical acclaim, Saiyaara is not just succeeding—it's rewriting the box office playbook for debutant-led films.
