Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara (Yash Raj Films) became a surprise commercial giant in 2025.
As of 10 September 2025, the film’s reported totals are: India (nett) ≈ ₹337.60 crore, India (gross) ≈ ₹408.96 crore, Overseas ≈ ₹168.67 crore, Worldwide gross ≈ ₹577.63 crore — making it an All-Time Blockbuster.
Budget — how much did Saiyaara cost to make? 💸
Reports suggest the production budget was in the ₹40–60 crore range. Many trade trackers place it around ₹45–50 crore, while the total cost including promotion and marketing is estimated at about ₹60 crore.
India box office — totals and measure
- India (nett): ₹337.60 crore
- India (gross / including taxes): ₹408.96 crore
Worldwide box office — the global haul 🌍
- Overseas gross: ₹168.67 crore
- Worldwide gross (India + Overseas): ₹577.63 crore
Hit or Flop? — verdict and why
Verdict: All-Time Blockbuster ✅
The film earned many times its budget, sustained long runs in theatres, and delivered one of the year’s strongest returns. With a mid-level cost and massive earnings, it is considered one of 2025’s biggest hits.
Simple ROI check (quick math)
Using the worldwide gross of ₹577.63 crore:
- If Budget = ₹45 cr → ROI ≈ 1183%
- If Budget = ₹50 cr → ROI ≈ 1055%
- If Budget = ₹60 cr → ROI ≈ 863%
Even under the highest budget estimates, the film is highly profitable.
Quick facts ✨
- Title: Saiyaara (2025)
- Director: Mohit Suri
- Production: Yash Raj Films
- Release date: 18 July 2025
- Reported budget: ₹40–60 crore (commonly around ₹45–50 crore)
- India box office: ₹337.60 cr (nett) / ₹408.96 cr (gross)
- Overseas: ₹168.67 cr
- Worldwide: ₹577.63 cr
- Verdict: All-Time Blockbuster
- OTT release: Netflix, 12 Sept 2025
Cast & crew (short)
- Leads: Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda
- Director: Mohit Suri
- Producer: Yash Raj Films (Akshaye Widhani)
- Music: Multiple composers (hugely praised soundtrack)
- Runtime: About 150–156 minutes
- Certificate: U/A
Plot & why audiences loved it 💖
A romantic musical drama following two young artists and their emotional journeys. Audiences connected with the chemistry of the fresh leads, the soulful soundtrack, and the emotional intensity — resulting in strong repeat viewings and long box-office legs.
Final takeaway
Saiyaara (2025) is a mid-budget romantic drama that transformed into one of the year’s biggest blockbusters. With a worldwide gross of nearly ₹578 crore against a budget under ₹60 crore, it stands as a textbook case of how strong music, storytelling, and word-of-mouth can turn a film into a global success.
