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New Delhi:
Director Mohit Suri's Saiyaara has entered its second week and is on track to cross the Rs 200 crore mark at the domestic box office.
What's Happening
- The film, which marks the debut of actor Ahaan Panday, has seen a remarkable run in theatres.
- According to early estimates by Sacnilk, Saiyaara earned Rs 17.5 crore nett on its eighth day, bringing its total domestic collection to Rs 190.25 crore.
- The film has already surpassed Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par (Rs 164.74 crore), Ajay Devgn's Raid 2 (Rs 173 crore), and the multi-starrer comedy Housefull 5 (Rs 183 crore).
- There was a slight dip in occupancy rates on day 8, with an average of 25.6%. Morning and afternoon shows recorded occupancy of 13.69% and 23.58% respectively, while evening and night shows saw higher numbers at 25.39% and 39.72%.
Background
Saiyaara has now outperformed the lifetime domestic collections of several high-profile films, including Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (Rs 188 crore), Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (Rs 184 crore), Bajirao Mastani (Rs 184 crore), Raees (Rs 164 crore), and Bang Bang! (Rs 174 crore).
YRF and Mohit Suri reportedly adopted a low-profile promotional strategy, choosing to keep debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet away from the media spotlight to build intrigue around the film.
