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Saiyaara
Saiyaara (transl. Wandering Star) is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language musical romantic drama film directed by Mohit Suri. It was produced by Yash Raj Films and stars newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. The movie is loosely based on the 2004 South Korean film A Moment to Remember.
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| Directed by | Rohit Raj Anand |
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| Produced by | Sonal Mehta |
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| Starring | Ishaan Khattar, Tripti Dimri |
| Music by | Amit Trivedi |
| Cinematography | Sudeep Chatterjee |
| Edited by | Aarif Sheikh |
| Production company | Stellar Studios |
| Distributed by | Pen Marudhar Entertainment |
| Release date | July 18, 2025 |
| Running time | 150 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
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The story follows Krish Kapoor, a troubled musician, and Vaani Batra, a shy poet. As their bond grows through music, they fall in love. But their journey takes a sad turn when Vaani is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease.
The film was released in cinemas on 18 July 2025 and received mostly positive reviews. Critics and audiences praised the performances, direction, and music. It became a big commercial success, earning ₹253.67 crore worldwide. It was the third highest-grossing Hindi film and fifth highest-grossing Indian film of 2025.[1]
Plot
Krish Kapoor is a talented but troubled musician. He struggles with drug addiction and emotional pain, which affects his behavior and music. His life changes when he meets Vaani Batra, a quiet woman who works at a publishing house. Krish reads her poetry and feels a deep connection with her.
As they work together on music, they help each other heal emotionally. Krish finds stability in Vaani, and Vaani gains confidence through their bond. Their relationship becomes stronger, and they fall in love.
However, things take a sad turn when Vaani is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. She begins to forget daily things and even her love for Krish. At first, she hides her condition from him. Later, her ex-fiancé Mahesh returns and tries to manipulate her. One day, Vaani mistakenly calls Krish by Mahesh’s name, which deeply hurts Krish.
Despite this, Krish stays by her side. He tells her a story about a man whose girlfriend is forgetting him. Inspired by this, Vaani writes a song called "Saiyaara", believing it will help the girl remember her love.
When Vaani disappears, Krish uses the success of "Saiyaara" to search for her. The song becomes a global hit. Later, Krish sees a viral video of Vaani in Himachal Pradesh and finds her at an ashram. She no longer remembers him, but Krish helps her recall their memories.
The movie ends with Vaani regaining her memory. She and Krish perform together at Wembley Stadium and get married.
Cast
- Ahaan Panday as Krish Kapoor
- Aneet Padda as Vaani Batra
- Geeta Agarwal as Vaani's mother
- Rajesh Kumar as Vaani's father
- Varun Badola as Ashok Kapoor (Krish's father)
- Shaad Randhawa as Prince
- Sid Makkar as Vinit Rawal
- Alam Khan as KV
- Shaan Groverr as Mahesh Iyer
- Neil Dutta as Cleo Matthews
- Anngad Raaj as Rudransh "Ruddy" Batra
- Ritika Murthy as Neha
- Mohit Wadhwa as Rick
- Meher Acharia Dar as Dr. Khyati
- Raunak Kumar Rawat as Vivaan
Production
Saiyaara was officially announced by Yash Raj Films with Mohit Suri as the director. Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda were cast in lead roles. Shooting began in September 2024 and ended in March 2025.
Mohit Suri said he originally planned the story as a third Aashiqui film. But after watching the documentary The Romantics, he developed it as a separate film. Akshaye Widhani, CEO of Yash Raj Films, later joined to produce it.
Soundtrack
The soundtrack has 7 songs composed by Mithoon, Tanishk Bagchi, Faheem Abdullah, Arslan Nizami, Vishal Mishra, Sachet-Parampara, and The Rish. Lyrics were written by Irshad Kamil, Mithoon, Raj Shekhar, and Rishabh Kant. Singers include Arijit Singh, Jubin Nautiyal, Shreya Ghoshal, Vishal Mishra, and others. The background score was by John Stewart Eduri. The album was released on 4 July 2025.[2]
Release
The film was certified U/A by the CBFC and was released in theatres on 18 July 2025.[3]
Marketing
The teaser was released on 30 May 2025, and the trailer came out on 8 July 2025. The lead actors did not promote the film before release so audiences could see them fresh on screen.
Reception
Critical response
Saiyaara received generally positive reviews from critics upon its release. The film was widely praised for its hauntingly beautiful soundtrack, visual richness, and emotionally layered performances by Ishaan Khattar and Tripti Dimri. The chemistry between the leads was noted as a standout, with critics appreciating the poetic tone and cultural setting of the narrative.
However, some reviewers pointed out that the second half of the film lagged in pace, with a few sequences feeling overly stretched. Despite this, the film's emotional depth and musical sequences were often credited for keeping the audience engaged.
NDTV wrote, "Saiyaara is a visual and musical treat. Ishaan’s charm and Tripti’s grace hold the film together, even when the story treads familiar territory."[4]
Bollywood Hungama echoed similar sentiments, stating, "Tripti Dimri shines brightly, adding gravitas to a story that could have otherwise felt formulaic."[5]
Box office
The film had a decent opening at the Indian box office, collecting ₹5.6 crore on its first day. Over the weekend, Saiyaara showed strong word-of-mouth growth, with multiplex audiences especially drawn to its music and performances.
Analysts noted that while it wasn’t a blockbuster opener, the film’s steady performance signaled audience appreciation for intimate, music-driven romantic dramas. It performed particularly well in urban centers like Mumbai, Delhi, and Lucknow.
According to Box Office India, "Saiyaara had a decent start, bolstered by strong urban occupancy and excellent reviews for its music and visuals."[6]
Box Office Collection
| Date | Day | Collection (in ₹ crore) | Notes |
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| 18 July 2025 | Friday (Day 1) | 5.60 | Opening Day |
| 19 July 2025 | Saturday (Day 2) | – | To be updated |
| 20 July 2025 | Sunday (Day 3) | – | To be updated |
| 21 July 2025 | Monday (Day 4) | – | |
| 22 July 2025 | Tuesday (Day 5) | – | |
| 23 July 2025 | Wednesday (Day 6) | – | |
| 24 July 2025 | Thursday (Day 7) | – | |
| Total (Week 1) | – | ||
References
- ↑ Saiyaara: Romantic Drama Crosses 5 Million Views on Release Day . In Filmibeat (19 July 2025)
- ↑ A.R. Rahman's Saiyaara soundtrack becomes chart-topper . In Hindustan Times (10 July 2025)
- ↑ Saiyaara trailer crosses 12M views in 72 hours . In India Today (7 July 2025)
- ↑ Saiyaara Review: Musical, Visual Treat with Familiar Storyline . In NDTV (19 July 2025)
- ↑ Tripti Dimri shines in Saiyaara . In Bollywood Hungama (18 July 2025)
- ↑ Saiyaara Box Office: Decent Start for Romantic Drama . In Box Office India (19 July 2025)