Yash Raj Films’ (YRF) latest romantic drama Saiyaara continues its exceptional box office performance, nearing the ₹500 crore mark in global collections.
Starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, the Mohit Suri-directed film has grossed ₹495 crore worldwide as of Tuesday (Day 19), and is expected to comfortably cross the ₹500 crore milestone before wrapping its third week.
Industry insiders now project the film will conclude its global theatrical run with earnings surpassing ₹550 crore — cementing its status as a blockbuster hit.
In India, Saiyaara will finish as the second highest-grossing film of 2025, while topping the international charts as the year's biggest overseas success.
While the theatrical numbers are already impressive, it’s the backend economics that showcase Saiyaara's true power. With a modest production budget of ₹60 crore, YRF is eyeing a staggering ₹290 crore profit — a return on investment (ROI) of nearly 483%.
A key contributor to this windfall is the film’s global theatrical share, which alone stands at ₹225 crore.
Additionally, YRF has smartly capitalised on box-office momentum by renegotiating its digital and satellite rights. The digital rights deal jumped from ₹25 crore to ₹45 crore, while the satellite rights increased from ₹8 crore to ₹15 crore.
The music of Saiyaara has also played a pivotal role in its overall revenue.
With the soundtrack becoming a chart-topping sensation, YRF is expected to generate ₹50 crore from music sales and streaming within a year. Notably, the studio retained complete ownership of the music rights, allowing them to maximise returns from the hit album.
“Saiyaara has managed to find a place in history books as one of the most profitable love stories of all time,” the report notes, adding that it has also become a benchmark for successful talent launches in modern cinema.
Although the film remains a force at the box office, its momentum may slow in the coming weeks with the highly anticipated War 2 releasing during the Independence Day weekend.