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Mohit Suri’s romantic musical ‘Saiyaara’, starring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, stunned the box office with a ₹20 crore opening day on July 18, distributed by Yash Raj Films. The newcomers delivered heartfelt performances, and critics praised the lush visuals, engaging music, and emotional resonance. With over 49% occupancy across India, the film set a record for a debutant-led release and ranked among the year’s most successful openings, outperforming big-star films like ‘Metro… In Dino’. Early word-of-mouth and hit songs are expected to push the weekend haul even higher.
