‘Saiyara’ Surpasses Padmaavat and Chhava

The Bollywood film Saiyara, starring newcomers Ahan Pandey and Anit Poddar, continues its strong run at the cinemas even after 49 days of release. In terms of audience popularity and revenue, the film has overtaken Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat and Laxman Utekar’s Chhava.

Starring Shahid Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, and Deepika Padukone, Padmaavat had earned ₹302 crore at the Indian box office. However, Saiyara has broken that record with a domestic revenue of ₹329.25 crore, securing its position as the 14th highest-grossing Hindi film in India.

On the global stage, Saiyara has amassed a staggering ₹570 crore, overtaking Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna’s Chhava, which previously held the spot as the second highest-grossing film of the year.

By surpassing these iconic blockbusters, Saiyara has etched its name in the history of Indian cinema as the highest-grossing romantic drama ever produced.

Released on 18 July, the film is directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Yash Raj Films. Made on a modest budget of only ₹45 crore, Saiyara has not only turned into a commercial sensation but has also captured the hearts of audiences across India and abroad.