Mohit Suri’s romantic drama Saiyaara, starring debutant Ahaan Panday and rising star Aneet Padda, continues its impressive box office journey, now achieving a milestone that cements its place among Bollywood’s elite performers. In its second weekend, Saiyaara collected a massive Rs. 75.50 crore, overtaking Aamir Khan’s Dangal (Rs. 73.70 crore) to become the 8th highest second weekend grosser of all time.
The film’s journey began with a promising opening weekend, fueled by youth-centric appeal, a chart-topping soundtrack, and positive word-of-mouth. Audiences, especially in metros and Tier-2 cities, responded strongly to the fresh pairing and the emotionally rich narrative. What has truly surprised the industry, however, is the film’s sustained momentum beyond the initial hype, defying the typical second-week drop.
Strong Word-of-Mouth and Emotional Core Drive Saiyaara’s Momentum
Unlike many releases that witness steep declines after their debut weeks, Saiyaara has held steady, even gaining traction in key circuits. Solid weekday collections led into a robust second Friday, and the momentum continued through the weekend. The film now ranks just behind Baahubali 2 – The Conclusion (Rs. 80.75 cr) and ahead of Dangal, a feat few predicted before its release.
This accomplishment marks a career milestone for both director Mohit Suri and the film’s leads, with audiences and critics alike praising the nuanced performances and authentic storytelling. Saiyaara’s success reiterates that well-crafted love stories still have the power to draw audiences in a market crowded with franchise films and action spectacles.
As Saiyaara heads into its third week, its rising box office trajectory and cultural resonance suggest it could climb even higher on the all-time charts — a remarkable feat for a film with newcomers at the helm.
Top 10 All-Time Highest Second Weekend Grossers:
- Pushpa 2 – Rs. 128 cr
- Chhaava – Rs. 109.23 cr
- Animal – Rs. 95.39 cr
- Stree 2 – Rs. 93.85 cr
- Gadar 2 – Rs. 90.47 cr
- Jawan – Rs. 88.66 cr
- Baahubali 2 – Rs. 80.75 cr
- Saiyaara – Rs. 75.50 cr
- Dangal – Rs. 73.70 cr
- The Kashmir Files – Rs. 70.15 cr
