Saiyaara OTT release: Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda’s romantic drama may premiere on Netflix after its run in theatres

Saiyaara OTT release: Saiyaara, directed by Mohit Suri, is set to hit the screens on July 18. It has become the talk of the town because of its catchy songs and stylish trailer. The film also features fresh faces in the lead, which has helped it create a buzz among the younger audience. According to Rohit Jaiswal, a trade analyst, the film may premiere on Netflix after its run in theatres.

“Mohit Suri has a strong rapport with Netflix. So I feel that that will be the OTT platform of choice for Saiyaara. However, the final call will be made based on the prices quoted,” he told Indiatimes.

Ek Villain Returns and Malang, Suri’s previous two releases, premiered on Netflix after their run in theatres. Interestingly, Yash Raj Films is associated with Saiyaara. The banner’s films premiere on Prime Video after their premiere in theatres. This, however, is unlikely to be the case here as YRF is only a distributor and not the production banner.

Saiyaara features Ahaan Panday in the lead. He is Chunky Panday’s nephew and this marks his big screen debut. Panday is paired opposite Aneet Padda in the romantic drama. She rose to fame with the Prime Video original Big Girls Don’t Cry.


Saiyaara centres on Krish Kapoor, a fast-rising musician who struggles to come to terms with the harsh realities of the industry. His world is turned upside down when he meets Vaani, a talented songwriter and sparks fly instantly They soon fall in love and start a turbulent yet beautiful relationship.


Saiyaara is set to open to a strong response at the Indian box office. According to Rohit Jaiswal, it is likely to earn around Rs 24 crore at the box office on the first day.

“Saiyaara has created a buzz. Given the Rs 36 crore budget, it is a blockbuster in the making. The day 1 collection will be around Rs 24 crore,” he told Indiatimes.

Going by this estimate, it will beat Dhadak (~8 crore) to record the highest opening for a debut hero. It will also outperform the likes of Metro In Dino (Rs 4 crore) and Maa (~ Rs 5 crore) with ease.

Saiyaara, meanwhile, has worked its magic in pre-sales. According to Variety, it sold over 45,000 tickets across major theater chains in its first 24 hours of pre-sales.

Saiyaara is set to hit the screens on July 18.

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