Movie buffs, get ready! A new film just blew the box office wide open. ‘Saiyaara,’ a romantic story from director Mohit Suri, hit theaters last Friday, July 18. It stars Aneet Padda and Ahaan Pandey, and it’s already a huge success. The film raked in a whopping 20 crore rupees on its very first day.
That eye-popping number isn’t just a win for the cast. It’s a major milestone for Mohit Suri himself. ‘Saiyaara’ has smashed the opening day records of all his previous blockbusters. We’re talking about a director known for hit music and deep stories. Let’s take a quick trip down memory lane. See just how big this new hit really is.
Smashing Previous Bests
Before ‘Saiyaara,’ the top spot for Mohit Suri’s opening day collection belonged to ‘Ek Villain.’ This thriller came out in 2014. It featured Sidharth Malhotra, Shraddha Kapoor, and Riteish Deshmukh. The film earned a strong 16 crore rupees on its first day. Its gripping story really hooked viewers. But now, ‘Saiyaara’ has sailed past that figure, setting a new high at 20 crore.
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Then there’s ‘Half Girlfriend,’ released in 2017. Arjun Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor led this romantic drama. It opened to 10.30 crore rupees. The story explored a unique kind of relationship. A couple lived together but didn’t want to marry. So, Shraddha Kapoor’s character became Arjun Kapoor’s ‘half girlfriend.’ Both the songs and the plot were very popular with audiences.
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Travel back to 2011 for ‘Murder 2.’ This film starred Emraan Hashmi and Jacqueline Fernandez. Its songs became instant hits, getting everyone hooked. The movie’s suspenseful plot also earned a lot of praise. On its opening day, ‘Murder 2’ brought in 6.95 crore rupees. It was a strong start for its time.
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And let’s not forget ‘Aashiqui 2,’ a huge blockbuster from 2013. Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor starred in this musical romance. It collected 6.10 crore rupees on its first day. The film told the tale of a singer helping his beloved rise to stardom. He sacrificed his own identity along the way. Interestingly, ‘Saiyaara’ is already drawing comparisons to ‘Aashiqui 2.’ Both films share similar emotional storylines.
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