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Box office analysts had moderate expectations, but Saiyaara defied predictions, hitting Rs 100 crore globally in three days—a number typically reserved for franchises and superstar vehicles.
Breakdown: Day-Wise Collections
| Day | India Net (Cr) | Overseas (Estimate, Cr) | Key Notes |
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| Friday | 21 | ~7 | Strong debut, high advance bookings |
| Saturday | 25–27 | ~9 | Uptick, positive WOM, multiplex surge |
| Sunday | 37–38 | 10+ | Peak demand, sold-out shows |
| Total | 83–86 | 26+ | First weekend: Rs 100+ cr worldwide |
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Sources: Sacnilk, Koimoi, Bollywood Hungama
Comparative & Historic Context
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Saiyaara now ranks as the highest-grossing debut film of the year, overtaking several releases with established stars (e.g., Maalik, Deva).
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The occupancy crossed 70% in major metros, peaking at 88% in evening and multiplex screenings.
Industry Analysis
Film historian Neelesh Shetty notes:
“It’s the rare rags-to-riches box office story. A debut run like this hasn’t been seen since Student of the Year.”
Data Trends + Factors
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Advance Booking: Over 97,000 tickets sold on opening day at national chains.
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Screen Count: Expanded from 2,500 to 3,000 screens over the weekend due to demand.
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Demographic Pull: Youth, couples, and families contributed to local and overseas booms.
Conclusion
By the cold numbers, Saiyaara is the story of an underdog that outperformed the market’s best expectations, revitalizing faith in romance-driven, music-heavy debut films.