Sunit Jangir

Sunit Jangir

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As a Senior Editor at Sacnilk, Sunit Jangir leads our coverage on Indian cinema, box office analytics, and global entertainment trends. Passionate about Cricket, Sunit Jangir is an avid sports lover. He finds inspiration in other people's life stories and try to absorb them. Though introvert by nature, he doesn't feel shy when the topic is cinema and sports, particularly cricket.

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Ajay Devgn's 'Son of Sardaar 2' Advance Booking Update: A Tough Challenge Awaits
326 days ago
Bollywood

Ajay Devgn's 'Son of Sardaar 2' Advance Booking Update: A Tough Challenge Awaits

Mumbai, July 19 - The Bollywood film industry is rejoicing with the unexpected blockbuster success of Yash Raj Films' musical romantic drama Saiyaara, featuring two debutantes, Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda. Mohit Suri's directorial has taken the box office by storm and is on its way to becoming a big blockbuster. ## Well, the party could be doubled for the industry with Ajay Devgn-fronted much-awaited romantic action comedy Son of Sardaar 2 hitting the big screen next week. Directed by Vijay Kumar Arora, the film is carrying a positive buzz within the trade circle. ## Son of Sardaar 2 advance booking update ## With less than a week left for the film to release on August 1, the makers are putting in efforts to intensify the promotion. The second trailer of the film will be launched on July 20, and according to the reports, it will be followed by the booking, which is now expected to open on July 28, on Monday. The booking was supposed to open on July 22, but the makers have pushed back the release of the film by a week, to August 1, due to Saiyaar's strong performance. ## In the post-pandemic world, the positive movement in booking has become a must, especially for big-budget films. In the case of SOS2, the makers are hopeful that the franchise value and the buzz for the movie will reflect in the pre-sales for a good start at the box office. ## Will Saiyaara Impact Son of Sardaar 2? ## Son of Sardaar 2 looked like a safe bet at the box office a week ago, but things might have changed now. While it is still likely to take a good opening, it might not be as big as earlier, and the reason is Saiyaara. The strong performance of this YRF production must have raised the eyebrows of the SOS2 makers, as their film is going to be challenged by this young love story. ## It is like a Deja vu for the SOS franchise, which has a history of clashing with a YRF film. Back in 2012, the first Son of Sardaar film was up against YRF's Jab Tak Hai Jaan, starring superstar Shah Rukh Khan. However, despite the mighty clash, SOS managed to do good business at the box office worldwide, and the makers will be hoping that things will be the same this time around as well. ## About Son of Sardaar 2 ## Directed by Vijay Kumar Arora and produced by Devgn Films and Jio Studios, SOS2 stars Ajay Devgn alongside Mrunal Thakur, Ravi Kishan, Sanjay Mishra, Deepak Dobriyal, Chunky Panday, Neeru Bajwa, Kubbra Sait, Vindu Dara Singh, and Mukul Dev, among others. ## Stay tuned... Son of Sardaar 2 Box Office Collection Day Wise | All Language [See Footfalls] DayIndia Net Collection Change(+/-) Day 1 [1st Friday] ₹ 7.25 Cr - Total ₹ 7.25 Cr (estimated) - ## Take Subscription To See Footfalls ## India Net Collection ₹ 7.25 Cr ## Worldwide Collection ₹ 11 Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ 2.3 Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ 8.7 Cr ##

Saiyaara Vs Dhadak Vs Student of The Year Vs Heropanti: Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda-starrer Takes The Biggest Opening For A Newcomer
326 days ago
Bollywood

Saiyaara Vs Dhadak Vs Student of The Year Vs Heropanti: Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda-starrer Takes The Biggest Opening For A Newcomer

Mumbai, July 19 - In a historic moment, Saiyaara, starring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has stormed the box office with the biggest-ever opening day collection for a newcomer-led film, surpassing the benchmarks set by previous debutant hits Dhadak and Student of the Year. ## Directed by Mohit Suri, Saiyaara scored the opening of over 20 crores net, which is, as said, the biggest ever for a film featuring newcomers. The movie stunned the trade as it also faced the capacity issue; otherwise, the opening could have been even higher. ## The success of Saiyaara has set a new benchmark for debutant films in Bollywood. Not only has it proven the box office potential of fresh talent, but it also reflects the changing preferences of audiences who are open to new faces, provided the content and presentation resonate. ## Here's How Saiyaara Stacks Up Against Past Bollywood Newcomer-Centric Releases - (Saiyaara Vs Dhadak Vs Student of The Year Vs Heropanti)FilmDebutante ActorsDay 1 India Net CollectionSaiyaara (2025)Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda₹ 21.00 CrKis Kisko Pyaar Karoon (2018)Kapil Sharma, Sai Lokur₹ 10.20 CrDhadak (2018)Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor₹ 8.71 CrStudent of The Year (2012)Sidharth Malhotra, Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt₹ 7.48 CrHero (2015)Sooraj Pancholi, Athiya Shetty₹ 6.90 CrHeropanti (2014)Tiger Shroff, Kriti Sanon₹ 6.55 Cr## (Note: The figures given in the table are without adjusting for inflation.) ## Stay tuned...

Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda's 'Saiyaara' Beats 'Housefull 5', 'Sikandar', 'Sitaare Zameen Par' On Book My Show
326 days ago
Bollywood

Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda's 'Saiyaara' Beats 'Housefull 5', 'Sikandar', 'Sitaare Zameen Par' On Book My Show

Mumbai, July 19 - Director Mohit Suri's Saiyaara had a monstrous first day at the box office, which saw it beating all the Bollywood films of 2025 except Vicky Kaushal's historical action drama, Chhaava, on the online ticketing platform, Book My Show.## The romantic drama sold approximately 4,20,000 tickets on the first day of its release on Book My Show, which is the second biggest for Bollywood this year. Chhaava had sold around 6,69,000 tickets on BMS on the first day of its release on February 14. ## Saiyaara, on its way to the huge opening, has beaten the first-day ticket count of some of the big-budget Bollywood titles of the year, and this is a massive feat for a movie featuring newcomers. In the coming days, the latest blockbuster is expected to cross the lifetime BMS ticket count of most of the Bollywood films. ## Tickets booked for Bollywood films of 2025 on the first day on BookMyShow, according to Filmy View ## 1. Chhaava - 6,69,000 ## 2. Saiyaara - 4,19,000 ## 3. Housefull 5 - 2,95,000## 4. Raid 2 - 2,78,000 ## 5. Sikandar - 2,71,000K ## 6. Sitaare Zameen Par - 2,25,000## 7. Sky Force - 1,93,000## 8. Sanam Teri Kasam (re-release) - 1,52,000## 9. Kesari Chapter 2 - 1,50,000## 10. Bhool Chuk Maaf - 1,45,000 ## Saiyaara first day box office collection ## The musical romantic comedy scored approximately 21 crores net opening, making it the 4th biggest Bollywood opener of the year. The movie was released on half of the screens as compared to the other biggest movies of the year. Interestingly, Saiyaara had the highest average occupancy among all the Bollywood films of 2025, including Chhaava. ## About Saiyaara## The film stars Ahaan Panday as Krish Kapoor, a rising musician whose raw talent and ambition set him on a collision course with the realities of the modern music industry. When Krish is introduced to Vaani (Aneet Padda), a gifted and principled songwriter, sparks fly – both creatively and personally. As their partnership deepens, so does their connection, blossoming into a romance that is as passionate as it is complicated. ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Saiyaara' Becomes Director Mohit Suri's Biggest Opener; Beats Sidharth Malhotra, Shraddha Kapoor's 'Ek Villain'
327 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Saiyaara' Becomes Director Mohit Suri's Biggest Opener; Beats Sidharth Malhotra, Shraddha Kapoor's 'Ek Villain'

Mumbai, July 19 - Yash Raj Films' romantic drama Saiyaara has taken the box office by storm and emerged as one of the biggest openers in the genre with a net collection of around 20 crores. The movie features two new faces, Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda, and this makes the opening look even bigger. ## The film is directed by Mohit Suri, who has helmed films which resonated with the young audience over the years, and Saiyaara is one such film. And deservingly so, it has emerged as the filmmaker's biggest opener in his 20 years of filmography. ## Top 10 biggest openers for director Mohit Suri ## With over 20 crores net opening, Saiyaara has beaten Sidharth Malhotra, Riteish Deshmukh, and Shraddha Kapoor's Ek Villain (16.70 crores net) to become Mohit Suri's biggest opener. Before Ek Villain, Mohit Suri's biggest first-day earner was Half Girlfriend (10.30 crores net), starring Arjun Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor. ## Check out Mohit Suri's top 10 opening day grosser (net collection) ## 1. Saiyaara (2025) - 21 crores ## 2. Ek Villain (2014) - 16.70 crores## 3. Half Girlfriend (2017) - 10.30 crores## 4. Ek Villain Returns (2022) - 7.05 crores## 5. Murder 2 (2011) - 6.95 crores## 6. Malang (2019) - 6.71 crores## 7. Aashiqui 2 (2012) - 6.10 crores## 8. Hamari Adhuri Kahani (2015) - 4.95 crores## 9. Raaz: The Mystery Continues (2009) - 3.95 crores## 10. Crook (2010) - 2.15 crores## About Saiyaara## The film stars Ahaan Panday as Krish Kapoor, a rising musician whose raw talent and ambition set him on a collision course with the realities of the modern music industry. When Krish is introduced to Vaani (Aneet Padda), a gifted and principled songwriter, sparks fly – both creatively and personally. As their partnership deepens, so does their connection, blossoming into a romance that is as passionate as it is complicated. ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Saiyaara' First Day Early Estimates; A Blockbuster Start For Ahaan Shetty, Aneet Padda-Starrer
327 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Saiyaara' First Day Early Estimates; A Blockbuster Start For Ahaan Shetty, Aneet Padda-Starrer

Mumbai, July 18 - Yash Raj Films' romantic drama Saiyaara, starring Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda, has taken a blockbuster opening at the Indian box office. The movie surpassed all pre-release trade projections by a substantial margin. ## According to early estimates, the film has earned a net collection of around 20-21 crores on its first day. There is an intense competition at the moment at the Hindi box office among the Bollywood and Hollywood titles, which is making it difficult for the movie to get the desired showcasing. ## There was a capacity issue with Saiyaara on the first day, but the good thing is that the word of mouth is positive, and the arrangements are already being made to increase the showcasing over the weekend, which was inevitable given the huge opening. ## A big spike in Saiyaara's business is very much expected on Saturday and Sunday, as it will be aiming for 70-80 crores net opening weekend, which is a sensational start. Another good thing for the movie is that even single screens have performed well on the first day, so this can vary the estimates a little bit. ## About Saiyaara ## The film stars Ahaan Panday as Krish Kapoor, a rising musician whose raw talent and ambition set him on a collision course with the realities of the modern music industry. When Krish is introduced to Vaani (Aneet Padda), a gifted and principled songwriter, sparks fly – both creatively and personally. As their partnership deepens, so does their connection, blossoming into a romance that is as passionate as it is complicated. Stay tuned...

Saiyaara Movie Review: Critics And Audience Heap High Praise For Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda-Starrer
327 days ago
Bollywood

Saiyaara Movie Review: Critics And Audience Heap High Praise For Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda-Starrer

Mumbai, July 18 - Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda's debut is getting better and better with each passing moment as their romantic drama Saiyaara is off to a sensational start at the box office. This Yash Raj Films production is directed by Mohit Suri, known for helming romantic blockbusters. ## The film was released today, July 18, amid glowing reviews from critics and equally backed by the audiences who are heaping high praise for the newcomers while also highlighting the importance of the film's chartbuster music, Mohit Suri's direction and YRF's production value. ## The movie is about a rising musician, named Krish Kapoor, whose raw talent and ambition set him on a collision course with the realities of the modern music industry. When he is introduced to Vaani, a gifted and principled songwriter, sparks fly – both creatively and personally. As their partnership deepens, so does their connection, blossoming into a romance that is as passionate as it is complicated. Check Out Saiyaara Movie Review By Critics and Audiences ## #OneWordReview...#Saiyaara: OUTSTANDING.Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½#MohitSuri is back – and so is the romance genre... Love. Heartbreak. Drama. Music – #Saiyaara soars high... #AhaanPanday and #AneetPadda are sensational... UNMISSABLE! #SaiyaaraReview#Saiyaara is *not* your… pic.twitter.com/G2OY4824G6— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) July 18, 2025 ## You will smile, you will cry, you will weep. True love gets a new meaning with Mohit Suri and YRF’s ‘Saiyaara’. Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda are big stars of the future. Brilliant performances for first-timers. Additionally, Ahaan has the starry attitude in abundance, which will… pic.twitter.com/CSHzC7eVMl— Komal Nahta (@KomalNahta) July 18, 2025 ## #SaiyaaraReview #Saiyaara gives everything: music, chemistry, passion, and real vibes for today’s generation.Rating - ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫Ahaan’s confidence and Aneet’s innocence make them super watchable from the very first frame. They Are SUPERSTAR. 💯&It's #MohitSuri's The… pic.twitter.com/UiD61UOXYs— Ashwani kumar (@BorntobeAshwani) July 18, 2025 ## #SaiyaaraReview ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #Saiyaara is a BLOCKBUSTER OF EPIC PROPORTIONS.After ages, I’ve seen a romantic film that truly shakes you to the core. The phenomenal writing by Sankalp Sadanah and Rohit Shankar has been beautifully brought to life by director Mohit Suri in his… pic.twitter.com/TsRYYMjiVD— Sumit Kadel (@SumitkadeI) July 18, 2025 ## Saiyaara Review - 4*/5 🌟🌟🌟🌟Aneet Padda / Ahaan Panday & Mohit suri has made a magical film…. BLOCKBUSTER ON THE WAY… #Saiyaara #SaiyaaraReview #AneetPadda #AhaanPanday #MohitSuri pic.twitter.com/v3l5QJv0Zy— Rohit Jaiswal (@rohitjswl01) July 18, 2025 ## #Saiyaara is a WINNER! 🌟#MohitSuri brings back the magic of love with a story that’s fresh, emotional & powerfully told.#AhaanPanday and #AneetPadda shine with stellar debuts their chemistry is electric! The music is soul-stirring, the drama is real, a complete cinematic… pic.twitter.com/fkICtwAiaS— Siddharth R Kannan (@sidkannan) July 18, 2025 ## #Saiyaara (Rating: 3.75/5)Finally, a good romantic film from Bollywood which sticks to the plot instead of preaching things. Mohit Suri found his groove back and delivered a film the young audience will resonate with. (1/7) pic.twitter.com/OC2Kyo6cew— Kshamik (@Kshamik4) July 18, 2025 ## Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️½#Saiyaara is MESMERISING. #MohitSuri has delivered, once again! #AhaanPanday and #AneetPadda are successful in establishing a memorable debut. The gripping first half, the chemistry between the lead actors and the music are the major pluses. 👍 #SaiyaaraReview… pic.twitter.com/0qderVUIO5— Nishit Shaw (@NishitShawHere) July 18, 2025 ## #Saiyaara is the perfect recipe for Gen Z glossy, emotional, and musical. 🎬✨For me, it’s a one-time watch: the first half works, but the second half loses steam.But those songs? Absolute treat! 🤌🎶 And the new leads definitely shine. #SaiyaaraReview #AhaanPanday #AneetPadda pic.twitter.com/fVvjowIWan— Movies Talk Official (@moviestalkhindi) July 18, 2025 ## Saiyaara is a Mind Blowing movie, it's such a great love story movie which wasn't made in the last 15 yearsthe story of this movie is amazing,background music is outstanding and direction of the movie is excellent#Saiyaara movie will be a huge blockbusterI give it ⭐⭐⭐⭐ pic.twitter.com/3tfCtFsYMk— Rahul Gupta (@RahulGu04197245) July 18, 2025 ## #Saiyaara was literally everything!!! I loved every single bit. At points I couldn’t stop crying but it gave me what I wanted!! It was beyond beautiful and beyond what I expected 🥺❤️#AhaanPanday and #Aneetpadda were so so good. I feel this is the best Bollywood debut movie!! pic.twitter.com/tZnTR5xoOs— Sanika (@notsanikaaaa) July 18, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's 'War 2' Trailer Gets Censor Certificate; Details Revealed
327 days ago
Bollywood

Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's 'War 2' Trailer Gets Censor Certificate; Details Revealed

Mumbai, July 18 - The hugely-awaited trailer of Yash Raj Films' spy action thriller War 2 has reportedly been censored by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), and it is set to be dropped online next week, ahead of the film's Independence Day weekend release on August 14. ## According to the reports, the trailer of the movie was censored today, July 18, and the CBFC has granted it a 'U/A' (16+) certificate. The trailer, 2 minutes and 39 seconds long, and said to be packed with action and emotional scenes, and is the hype raiser. ## When will the War 2 trailer be released? ## The official release date of the War 2 trailer launch has not been revealed yet, but reports say that it will drop online around July 24 or 25, nearly 3 weeks before the release date. The makers are confident that the promo they have cut will shoot the hype and set the stage for the movie to take a huge opening at the box office. ## About War 2 movie ## War 2 is directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Aditya Chopra under the banner of Yash Raj Films. The movie stars Hrithik Roshan, who reprises his role from the first movie, Jr. NTR in his Bollywood debut, and Kiara Advani in the leading roles. It is the 6th film in YRF's Spy Universe and a sequel to 2019 blockbuster War. The film will be released on August 14 in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. ## Stay tuned...

'Saiyaara' Scored Second Biggest Advance Booking For Bollywood In 2025; Eyes 25 Crore Net Opening Day
328 days ago
Bollywood

'Saiyaara' Scored Second Biggest Advance Booking For Bollywood In 2025; Eyes 25 Crore Net Opening Day

Mumbai, July 18 - Yash Raj Films' romantic drama Saiyaara hits the big screen today after scoring the second biggest advance booking of the year for a Bollywood title, beating the big budget titles like Salman Khan's Sikandar and Akshay Kumar's Housefull 5. ## Directed by Mohit Suri and starring Ahaan Pandey and Aneeth Padda in their big screen debut, the pre-sales of Saiyaara have stunned one and all. ## Saiyaara Sold Second Best Advance Tickets For Bollywood In 2025 ## The film has sold approximately 195,000 tickets on its first day at the three national chains (PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis), which is the second-highest of the year, behind Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava (225,000 tickets). Overall, Saiyaara has sold approximately 380,000 tickets nationwide for the opening day, which is again the second-best. ## In terms of advance booking gross collection, Saiyaara (9.40 crores) is the third among the 2025 Bollywood movies, behind Chhaava (13.80 crores) and Sikandar (10.10 crores). It is probably the biggest pre-sales ever for an Indian movie featuring newcomers. ## Saiyaara Eyes 25 Crore Net Opening Day Collection ## The box office projections for the movie have kept getting changed with each passing hour, and the reason being is the strong advance booking momentum. Before the bookings opened, the movie was projected to open in the range of 5-6 crores, but the projection quickly went up to double digits after the initial response. ## Considering how the advances have progressed, the film is now looking to open in the range of 20-25 crores net, with the strong possibility of opening around the higher end of the projection. Trade experts also believe the opening can be much higher, simply because the film has momentum with it, which might overcome even the optimistic projection, which needs to be seen. ## Stay tuned...

Saiyaara First Day Advance Booking Beats Final Advance Ticket Sales of Housefull 5 and Raid 2 At The National Chains
329 days ago
Bollywood

Saiyaara First Day Advance Booking Beats Final Advance Ticket Sales of Housefull 5 and Raid 2 At The National Chains

Mumbai, July 17 - Yash Raj Films' romantic drama Saiyaara, starring two newcomers Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda, continues to surprise with its advance booking trend. The movie seemingly had a low buzz on social media, but the booking trend is not resonating with that. ## The Mohit Suri's directorial is putting all the pre-release talks in the dustbin and has sold 1,20,000 tickets at the three national chains (PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis) with still 12 hours left for the first show to begin, according to Himesh Mankad of Himesh Mankad of Pinkvilla. This is a historical booking for a movie featuring unknown faces. ## As of 12 PM, the film has sold around 90,000 tickets in PVR+INOX and around 30,000 tickets in Cinepolis for the first day. The final ticket sale count in PIC is expected to be around 1.75-2 lakh, which is phenomenal to say the least. ## Saiyaara Beats Housefull 5 and Raid 2 Final Advance Ticket Count At The National Chains ## Such has been the response that Saiyaara has beaten the final ticket sale count of Akshay Kumar's Housefull 5 and Ajay Devgn's Raid 2, even before the first show begin. Housefull 5 had sold approximately 95,000 tickets, while Raid 2 sold 93,000 tickets at national chains for the first day. ## The movie is now on track to beat Salman Khan's Sikandar, which sold around 1,43,000 tickets. Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava is currently the biggest pre-sales scorer for Bollywood in 2025, with around 2,25,000 tickets in PIC, and Saiyaara will be close to it by the end of the day, if not able to surpass the figure. ## Saiyaara Opening Day Box Office Expecatations ## The Hindi film industry is bracing up for an unexpected big opening, and no one has any answer as to why the movie has suddenly become the hot topic in the trade. With this sort of pre-sales, a 20 crore net opening is given, but the size of the release is not as big as some of the other movies with similar kinds of sales data. ## There is buzz in the industry that YRF is looking to increase the screens after seeing the excellent response in the pre-sales. According to Himesh Mankad of Pinkvilla, the film is aiming to release on 1750 screens nationwide, with the possibility to go higher as well. If this happens, then a 20 crore net opening is certain, which remains to be seen. ## Stay tuned...

Salman Khan To Skip Eid Holiday Release For 'Battle of Galwan'? Film's Possible Release Date Revealed
329 days ago
Bollywood

Salman Khan To Skip Eid Holiday Release For 'Battle of Galwan'? Film's Possible Release Date Revealed

Mumbai, July 16 - After getting a setback with Sikandar, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has now teamed up with director Apoorva Lakhia for a war action drama Battle of Galwan. The movie is set against the backdrop of the Galwan Valley clash in 2020 between Indian and Chinese troops. ## The makers recently announced the film with the first look poster, which was appreciated by all, and piqued the curiosity for the movie. The movie is set to go on floors in August this year, and ahead of it, the possible release date plans have been revealed. ## Salman Khan's Battle of Galwan To Skip Eid 2026 Release? ## According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, the much-awaited film might skip releasing during the Eid weekend in 2026. This particular holiday period has seen Salman's many films in the past, but the same may not be the case with his upcoming movie. ## "The makers are not looking at releasing the film on Eid. This is because three films are already scheduled for release on March 19, 2026 – Yash-starer Toxic, the comic caper Dhamaal 4 and Sanjay Leela Bhansali's intense romantic drama Love & War, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal", says the report. ## The report further stated that with Eid release almost ruled out, the makers are considering to the bring the film to the big screen in either January or June 2026. It is said that the makers are planning to wrap the shoot in 55-60 days, so there is a possibility of a January 2026 release. The official confirmation regarding the release date will be made soon. ## About Battle of Galwan ## Produced by Salman Khan Films, the film stars Salman Khan in the lead role, portraying the late Colonel B. Santosh Babu, the commanding officer of the 16 Bihar Regiment, who heroically led Indian soldiers during the conflict. It has Chitrangda Singh as the female lead while Himesh Reshammiya is the music composer. ## Stay tuned...

Yash Raj Films' 'Saiyaara' Stuns With Excellent Advance Booking; Set For Double Digit Opening
329 days ago
Bollywood

Yash Raj Films' 'Saiyaara' Stuns With Excellent Advance Booking; Set For Double Digit Opening

Mumbai, July 16 - Yash Raj Films, the powerhouse behind some of Bollywood's most iconic romantic dramas, is all set to deliver its next potential blockbuster in the form of Saiyaara. The film, which marks the big screen debuts of Ahaan Pandey and Aneeth Padda, is already making waves even before its theatrical release. ## Directed by Mohit Suri, Saiyaara has registered a phenomenal response in advance bookings, breaking records for a film featuring debutants. Bookings opened just yesterday, three days ahead of the release, and the initial pre-sales numbers have surprised the entire trade circuit. ## In just over a day, Saiyaara has sold more than 50,000 tickets for its opening day, and the final pre-sales tally could touch an impressive 150,000+ tickets by the time the film hits screens. This is an exceptional achievement for a film without any established stars. ## The buzz and pre-release traction are being viewed as a rare moment, especially in a time when even films with popular actors have been struggling to generate such interest. The trend suggests a double-digit crore opening at the box office — an unprecedented feat for a movie led by newcomers in today's time. ## About Saiyaara ## Directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Yash Raj Films, the film stars Ahaan Panday as Krish Kapoor, a rising musician whose raw talent and ambition set him on a collision course with the realities of the modern music industry. When Krish is introduced to Vaani (Aneet Padda), a gifted and principled songwriter, sparks fly – both creatively and personally. As their partnership deepens, so does their connection, blossoming into a romance that is as passionate as it is complicated. ## The film is scheduled to release on July 18 worldwide. ## Stay tuned...

Housefull 5 Final Worldwide Box Office Collection: Finishes As Akshay Kumar's Second Biggest Grosser Post Pandemic
330 days ago
Bollywood

Housefull 5 Final Worldwide Box Office Collection: Finishes As Akshay Kumar's Second Biggest Grosser Post Pandemic

Mumbai, July 16 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar-led comedy thriller Housefull 5 has completed its box office run with a collection below 300 crores gross, finishing as the second highest-grossing Bollywood movie of the year at the time it ended its theatrical journey. ## Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, Housefull 5 was released on June 6 amid a good hype. It was the movie that was perceived as one of Bollywood's biggest hits of the year, but the mixed reviews and audience reception drastically reduced its box office prospects. ## The movie was reportedly made on a budget of around 250 crores, making it the most expensive Indian comedy movie. Despite earning close to 300 crores gross, Housefull 5 ended as an average affair, and the budget is the major reason for this verdict. ## Housefull 5 India Net/Gross Box Office Collection ## The Sajid Nadiadwala's production scored an estimated 183.50 crores net collection (218.50 crores gross), making it the second biggest Bollywood net-grosser of the year. Overall, Housefull 5 finished as the 45th biggest Bollywood and 51st Hindi net-grosser of all time. For Akshay Kumar, it is his 6th biggest domestic grosser. ## Housefull 5 Overseas Box Office Collection ## At the international box office, the film grossed an estimated 70 crores gross collection, which is the second biggest for a Bollywood title of 2025. For Akshay Kumar, Housefull 5 is the 4th biggest overseas grosser, after 2.0, Good Newwz, and Toilet Ek Prem Katha. ## Housefull 5 Worldwide Box Office Collection ## The film has grossed an estimated 289 crores at the worldwide box office, emerging as the second biggest Bollywood grosser of the year, behind Chhaava. It is Akshay Kumar's biggest grosser since Sooryavanshi (293 crores), and his second biggest grosser in the post-COVID-19 pandemic. Overall, Housefull 5 is the actor's 7th biggest grosser globally. ## Housefull 5 India Footfalls/Admissions and Verdict ## In India, the film has sold approximately 10 million or 1 crore tickets. This is the second most-watched Bollywood movie of the year in India, behind Chhaava. Despite the early promises, Housefull 5 finished with an Average verdict. ## Stay tuned...