Debutants Dominate: Saiyaara Outperforms Bollywood Heavyweights in Nepal

In 2025, the romantic drama Saiyaara, directed by Mohit Suri and starring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has continued its remarkable run at the global box office. The film has now added another feather to its cap by becoming the highest-grossing Indian film of the year in Nepal, outperforming several high-profile releases.

After completing 10 days at the Nepalese box office, Saiyaara has collected NPR 6.62 crore, which translates to approximately INR 4.14 crore. This figure has surpassed the collections of other big-ticket releases, including Housefull 5, Sitaare Zameen Par, and Chhaava, setting a new benchmark for Indian films in the region.

What makes Saiyaara's performance in Nepal particularly notable is the organic way in which the film has built its audience. Despite being headlined by debutants, the film has managed to resonate with the local audience through its universally relatable themes of love and heartbreak, bolstered by a memorable soundtrack and emotionally driven storytelling.

The film's success in Nepal also reflects a changing cinematic landscape, where content-driven narratives with fresh faces are able to compete and even outperform established stars and franchises. The romantic genre, which had been on the backfoot in recent years, appears to be making a strong comeback, and Saiyaara is at the forefront of this revival.