Mohit Suri’s romantic musical Saiyaara, featuring the fresh pairing of debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has made a monumental impact at the global box office.
The Yash Raj Films-backed project has now amassed a staggering Rs. 404 crore worldwide, firmly securing its place among the most successful love stories in Indian cinema history.
Yash Raj Films went to social networking website Instagram to commemorate the film's phenomenal run, posting a celebratory poster and captioning it, "#Saiyaara is touching hearts everywhere."
The post spoke about the film's impressive feat, pointing out: "Highest grossing love story in Indian cinema history Rs 404 crore (46.84 Million) Worldwide gross. India Rs 318 crore Global Box Office Collection (Rs 260.25 Crore Nett Box Office Collection) Overseas Rs 86 crore Global Box Office Collection (USD 10.01 Million)."
The movie's popularity has crossed borders, raking in Rs. 86 crore overseas. From North America and the UK to Australia and the Middle East—and indeed in less typical markets such as Nepal—Saiyaara has resonated. It became, in fact, the biggest Indian grosser of the year in Nepal.
On its second week, the movie witnessed an unexpected jump in most markets, with several territories showing a rise of more than 300%, which indicates strong word-of-mouth.
On the domestic front, Saiyaara saw a phenomenal opening and has sustained its momentum. The domestic net collection of the film reads Rs. 260.25 crore and its gross collection is Rs. 318 crore.
Its steady run at the top in leading metropolitan centres and smaller cities alike speaks volumes about its appeal across a wide cross-section of audiences and its longevity beyond the first weekend.
The movie's success can be largely credited to the emotional storytelling of Mohit Suri, coupled with the adorable on-screen rapport between its star leads.
Also helping its cause is its soulful music—particularly its much-loved title number—whose appeal has helped to further increase its popularity. Crossing the Rs. 400 crore threshold is more than a box office achievement—it confirms that romantic dramas, if made with honesty and passion, can still rule the box office.
