India, July 19 -- Saiyaara, the newest film from Yash Raj Films and Mohit Suri, has made history at the Indian box office. On its first day, the film grossed Rs.21.25 crore nett, which is the highest start ever for a film starring newcomers. The romantic drama, which stars Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has succeeded where other films have failed by promoting its performers directly to the public.

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Based on its first-day profits, Saiyaara has become the highest opening-day net box office performer in Indian cinema history starring a debutant. It surpassed records set in the 2000s by films such as Refugee-which featured Abhishek Bachchan ...