Move over, Bollywood superstars—debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda just made history. Their film Saiyaara, directed by Mohit Suri, has sold a jaw-dropping 100,000+ tickets in advance—leaving Akshay Kumar’s Housefull 5 and Ajay Devgn’s Raid 2 in the dust—with over 15 hours still left before release!
With a Rs 2 crore+ Day 1 advance sales haul as of July 16, Saiyaara has cracked the fourth-highest debut-day figure ever for a newcomer-led film. And these numbers aren’t slowing:
Movie Talkies reports over 100,000 tickets sold nationwide, handily surpassing Raid 2 (~93,000) and Housefull 5 (~90,000).
In top chains like PVR, Inox, Cinepolis, Saiyaara sold ~61,000 tickets in just 33 hours to go, topping even Housefull 5’s 94,750 national chain advance.
Why Saiyaara Movie Is Getting So Much Advance Booking
Here are three big reasons for this pre-sale explosion of the movie:
1. Fresh Faces, Familiar Director
Although led by debutants, the film benefits from Mohit Suri’s emotional storytelling and Yash Raj Films’ backing. The trailer and music—especially the viral single “Saiyaara”—have struck a chord with Gen Z and millennials.
2. Romance Vibes & Viral Drama
Think Aashiqui 2 vibes, soulful tracks, and star-crossed love. Early ticket buyers say chemistry is lit, and the emotional punch promises more than just escapism.
3. Social Media Storm
On BookMyShow, Saiyaara has amassed 236.9K likes, beating even War 2’s 171.4K—a clear sign of Gen Z’s stamp of approval.
Saiyaara, Housefull 5, and Raid 2 Advance Ticket Sale comparison
| Film | Advance Tickets |
| Saiyaara | 100,000+ |
| Raid 2 | ~93,000 |
| Housefull 5 | ~90,000 |
On national chains, Saiyaara surged ahead of both Housefull 5 and Raid 2, hitting around 61k tickets in just over a day—mind-blowing for a star-less debut.
Industry experts predict Rs 13–14 crore Day 1 — potentially the biggest debut for a newcomer since Dhadak’s Rs 8.5 crore in 2018.
If the momentum holds, Saiyaara could become Bollywood’s unsung, guitar-strumming sensation this year—no franchise, no star cast, just pure emotion and buzz.
Fan Reactions on Saiyaara Movie Hype (Social Media Highlights)
- “100k tickets sold already? For a debut film? Saiyaara is serious competition!”
- “Mohit Suri + YRF = emotional gold. Can’t wait to see how Ahaan and Aneet shine.”
- “Beat Housefull 5 and Raid 2? That’s like a rom-com doing a sprint against blockbusters—love this underdog vibe!”
What to Expect From Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara Movie
Opening Day Box Office: Will it deliver Rs 13–14cr?
Word-of-Mouth: Trailer buzz was one thing—will audience reactions sustain the hype?
Music and Merchandise: With fans loving the songs, expect streaming numbers and merch to fly.