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Mohit Suri’s romantic drama ‘Saiyaara’ has taken the global box office by storm. In just 11 days, the film has crossed the whopping Rs 400 crore mark worldwide, making it the highest-grossing love story in Indian cinema history.Starring debut actors Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, the film has now beaten some of Bollywood’s biggest romantic hits. ‘Saiyaara’ has overtaken Shahid Kapoor’s ‘Kabir Singh’ (Rs 379 crore) and Aamir Khan’s ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ (Rs 264 crore) in global earnings.
Big milestone for ‘Saiyaara’
The proud moment was shared by YRF on their official Instagram page. Celebrating the film’s success, “#Saiyaara is touching hearts everywhere…”A poster shared in the post read, “Highest grossing love story in Indian cinema history Rs 404 crore (46.84 Million) Worldwide gross.”The figures were broken down as, India: Rs 318 crore Gross Box Office Collection (Rs 260.25 Crore Nett Box Office Collection) Overseas: Rs 86 crore Grossl Box Office Collection (USD 10.01 Million)
Steady run at Indian Box Office
‘Saiyaara’ has seen a fantastic response in India. The film opened strong and continued to perform well during the second weekend and even into weekdays. According to Sacnilk, at the Indian box office, after day 12, the film earned a net total of Rs 266 crore, this shows the film’s wide reach, drawing crowds from both big cities and smaller towns alike.
Leaves behind Suri’s past hits
With this film, Mohit Suri has topped his own record. ‘Saiyaara’ has outperformed his earlier romantic hits like ‘Aashiqui 2’, ‘Murder 2’, ‘Half Girlfriend’, and ‘Ek Villain’. On day one itself, the film collected a powerful Rs 21.25 crore, giving an early sign of the storm it was about to create. Within four days, it crossed the Rs 100 crore mark and hasn’t looked back since.
Debut stars win hearts
A huge part of the film’s charm is its lead pair. Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda made their acting debuts with ‘Saiyaara’ and instantly connected with the audience. Their chemistry and performances have clearly won over the hearts of viewers across the globe.Being a Mohit Suri film, ‘Saiyaara’ also stands out for its music. The romantic musical has delivered not just a powerful love story but also a memorable soundtrack that’s played a key role in pulling audiences to the cinema.
Source: Times of India
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