Directed by Mohit Suri and produced under the prestigious Yash Raj Films, Saiyaara marks a poignant entry into Bollywood’s romance genre. Featuring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, the film weaves a deeply emotional musical drama that has captivated audiences across India. WikipediaIndiatimesNews & Entertainment Station
Plot Summary
Saiyaara unfolds the stirring tale of Krish Kapoor (Ahaan Panday), a troubled yet talented musician, who crosses paths with Vaani Batra (Aneet Padda), a passionate and shy poet. As they collaborate—Krish transforming Vaani’s heartfelt verses into soul-stirring songs—a bond blossoms. However, their emotional journey is fraught with hurdles that challenge their love. WikipediaFilmiBeat
Cast & Crew Highlights
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Direction: Mohit Suri – famed for emotive hits like Aashiqui 2 and Malang News & Entertainment StationIndiatimes
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Producers: Aditya Chopra and Akshaye Widhani, under Yash Raj Films News & Entertainment StationWikipedia
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Music Composition: A musical tapestry including Mithoon, Tanishk Bagchi, Faheem Abdullah, Arslan Nizami, Sachet–Parampara, Vikash Mishra, Rishabh Kant—lyrics by Irshad Kamil and others Wikipedia+1
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Technical Crew: Cinematography by Vikas Sivaraman; editing by Rohit Makwana and Devendra Murdeshwar; dialogue by Rohan Shankar WikipediaNews & Entertainment Station
Release & Reception
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Theatrical Release: 18 July 2025, with a runtime of 156 minutes and U/A certification WikipediaNOWRUNNING
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Critical and Audience Response: Praised for its heartfelt music, compelling debut performances, and emotional depth—though the narrative follows familiar tropes, it wins hearts with its sincerity. On BookMyShow, it holds an impressive 8.1/10 average rating across hundreds of thousands of reviews. NOWRUNNINGBookMyShow
Box Office Triumph
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Saiyaara quickly became a roaring success:
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Crossed ₹200 crore domestically within nine days—becoming the second-highest-grossing Hindi film of 2025 at that point The TribuneThe Times of IndiaWikipedia
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Earned ₹247.25 crore in India in just ten days; on track to break the ₹300 crore mark The Times of India
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As of 50 days post-release, the film has collected ₹329.40 crore overall The Times of India
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Globally, Saiyaara grossed over ₹576 crore, ranking as the second highest-grossing Hindi film and Indian romantic film of 2025 Wikipedia
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Achieved ₹400 crore in overseas markets, becoming the highest-grossing Bollywood film internationally in 2025 The Economic Times
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This runaway success firmly establishes the film as a major hit and a milestone for its debut stars.
Music & Soundtrack Buzz
The melodies of Saiyaara struck a chord even before release:
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"Saiyaara" title track dropped on 3 June 2025; its reprise version featured Shreya Ghoshal Wikipedia+1
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"Barbaad" released 10 June, performed by Jubin Nautiyal Wikipedia
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"Dhun", released on 1 July, voiced by Arijit Singh – climbed to #2 on India Songs chart and entered Spotify Global Top 100 Wikipedia
The soundtrack’s blend of poignant lyrics, soulful performances, and nostalgic resonance has become a cornerstone of the film’s emotional appeal.