Director: Mohit Suri
Producer: Akshaye Widhani (Yash Raj Films)
Screenplay & Story: Sankalp Sadanah, Arjun Anand Dubey & Wazahat Raj
Dialogues: Rohan Shankar
Cinematography: Vikas Sivaraman
Editing: Devendra Murdeshwar & Rohit Makwana
Music: Mithoon, Sachet‑Parampara, Tanishk Bagchi, Rishabh Kant, Vishal Mishra et al. (score by John Stewart Eduri) Samayam Telugu+15Wikipedia+15Times Mantra+15
Runtime: 156 minutes
Release Date: July 18, 2025 (U/A) WikipediaFilmiBeat
⭐ Cast & Crew – Fresh Faces in a Timeless Tale
- Ahaan Panday as Krish Kapoor – a fiery, aspiring musician discovering his voice in Mumbai’s music scene. His debut is being praised as a “starry, emotionally grounded” breakthrough ipapkorn+15Wikipedia+15FilmiBeat+15.
- Aneet Padda as Vaani Batra – a shy but gifted poet and journalist battling heartbreak, whose layered performance adds startling depth All Your Choice+15Wikipedia+15FilmiBeat+15.
- Supporting cast: Geeta Agrawal Sharma, Rajesh Kumar, Varun Badola, Shaad Randhawa, among others rounding off this ensemble FilmiBeat.


📝 Storyline – Melody & Memory
At its heart, Saiyaara explores Krish, a passionate musician, and Vaani, a quiet poet, whose chance encounter blossoms into a beautiful romance. But when Vaani is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s, their relationship faces a devastating test. Krish must choose between fame and standing by the girl he loves, even as memories fade All Your Choice+15cinesyncs.com+15The Times of India+15.
This emotional journey echoes the Korean classic A Moment to Remember—a resemblance Suri doesn’t shy away from Indiatimes+5Wikipedia+5HerZindagi+5.
🎶 Direction, Music & Visuals
Mohit Suri, known for Aashiqui 2 and Ek Villain, blends heartbreak with high-voltage music and dramatic flair. Critics say Saiyaara feels like “old-school Bollywood romance with a modern twist” Samayam Telugu+15FilmiBeat+15Indiatimes+15.
- Music is the film’s lifeblood—every song advances emotions rather than interrupts them. The title track feels haunting, stirring nostalgia and driving audience turnout The Times of India.
- Cinematography by Sivaraman is lush and evocative. Scenes draped in rain, candlelight, and raw emotion evoke the classic Suri aesthetic Wikipedia.
🎭 Performances & Impact
Ahaan and Aneet shine in their debuts. Reviews suggest:
- Ahaan delivers a “sweetheart of a nation” performance Dazzlerr – Connecting Talent+15India Today+15The Times of India+15Film Information.
- Aneet lends “literary sheen” to her character, adding emotional gravity Wikipedia.
Critics universally note the chemistry between them—authentic, textured, and emotionally believable FilmiBeat+15cinesyncs.com+15FilmiBeat+15.


💰 Box Office – A Sleeper Hit
Saiyaara smashed expectations at the box office:
- Opening Day (July 18): ₹22 crore net – a record for a film starring newcomers Samayam Telugu+15Film Information+15The Economic Times+15.
- Opening Weekend: ₹83 crore HerZindagi+14India Today+14The Times of India+14.
- By Day 4: ₹107 crore net – breaking 12 different box-office records The Times of India+2Baap Of Movies+2Navbharat Times+2.
- Day 5–6 onwards: Currently at ₹141 – 150 crore, on its way to being one of 2025’s top five Bollywood earners The Times of IndiaIndiatimesThe Times of India.
With a budget around ₹35–40 crore, Saiyaara looks set to deliver a handsome profit mtwikiblog.com+1Indiatimes+1.
💬 Critical Verdict
- Bollywood Hungama: 4/5 – calls it “a captivating cinematic experience” bollywoodhungama.com.
- India Today: 3.5/5 – notes its appeal as “a soft place for bruised hearts to land” India Today.
- Filmibeat / Times of India: Praise the “modern twist to old-school love,” though some mention the narrative feels familiar FilmiBeat.
- Mixed reviews highlight strong performances and gripping music, while pointing out predictable plot arcs indian.communitycinesyncs.com.
🏁 Final Take – A Heartfelt Triumph
Saiyaara is an emotionally lush, beautifully shot romantic drama that revives Bollywood’s passion for emotionally charged love stories. While the storyline may tread familiar ground, Mohit Suri’s direction, the leads’ chemistry, and haunting musical score make it a compelling watch.
If you loved tearjerkers like Aashiqui 2 or A Moment to Remember, Saiyaara delivers a fresh chapter—one that strikes just the right chords of love, loss, and resilience. Dive in, bring tissues, and let Krish and Vaani’s love story sing with you long after the credits roll.