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Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda are basking in the glory of their debut film, Saiyaara, which has made a phenomenal opening at the box office. Directed by Mohit Suri, the film raked in an impressive Rs 21.25 crore on its first day, sending the newcomers into a wave of gratitude that they shared on social media.
In a collaborative Instagram post, the duo delighted fans by recreating one of the memorable poses from the Saiyaara poster. Their heartfelt caption read, “We love you forever and ever and ever,” reflecting the overwhelming love they’re receiving from audiences.
Saiyaara’s Day 1 Box Office Triumph
According to Sacnilk, Saiyaara pulled in Rs 21.25 crore on its opening day, with a strong overall Hindi occupancy rate of 49.90% on July 18. The film saw steady audience growth throughout the day, starting with a 35.51% turnout in the morning, climbing to 46.62% in the afternoon, then 50.85% in the evening, and peaking at an impressive 66.62% during the night shows. With such momentum, trade experts predict the film’s collections will surge even higher over the weekend.
Why Promotions Were Kept Minimal
In an interview with Just Too Filmy, director Mohit Suri revealed why Ahaan and Aneet weren’t heavily involved in pre-release promotions. He shared, “It was a joint decision. Akshaye Widhani and Aditya Chopra guided us through this approach. We felt that without a body of work to talk about, conversations would veer toward clichés like ‘Who was the prankster on set?’ or ‘What was it like working with Mohit Suri?’—things that don’t add value. But once they have something substantial out there, it changes the dynamic.”
Grateful for the Spotlight
Now firmly in the limelight, Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda are embracing the spotlight with their blockbuster debut. Earlier today, they expressed their heartfelt thanks to fans and the industry for the support and praise pouring in for their performances.
