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Debutant-Led 'Saiyaara' Soars Overseas, Outshines Bollywood Biggies
28 Jul
Summary
- 'Saiyaara' crosses $8 million in overseas collections, surpassing Aamir Khan and Akshay Kumar's 'Sitaare Zameen Par'
- The film's universal themes and music have resonated with global audiences
- 'Saiyaara' becomes one of the highest overseas grossers of the year, led by a debutant actor
Mohit Suri's latest romantic drama 'Saiyaara' has continued to assert its dominance in the international markets, even after a stellar second weekend in India. The film, starring debutant Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has now crossed a major milestone by outperforming Aamir Khan and Akshay Kumar's high-profile film 'Sitaare Zameen Par' in overseas collections, taking its total to $8 million.
The growth of 'Saiyaara' in international territories has been exponential, resonating with South Asian audiences across the Middle East, North America, the UK, and Australia. Its universal themes of ambition, longing, and modern love, coupled with Mohit Suri's signature emotional intensity and a chart-topping soundtrack, have made it a global crowd-puller.
By surpassing 'Sitaare Zameen Par', 'Saiyaara' has proven that star power alone does not define success in overseas markets. What works is storytelling that strikes a chord, characters that feel real, and music that elevates every emotion. The romantic pull of 'Saiyaara' has cut across geographical and generational lines, making it one of the rare debut-led films to become an overseas sensation.