Hyderabad, July 26 -- Saiyaara, a romantic drama directed by Mohit Suri, has made box office history. The film stars two new actors, Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, and has become the first debut-led film in India to cross the Rs. 200 crore mark. This is a rare and proud moment in Bollywood.

Box Office Success

The movie was released on July 18 and had a great opening with Rs. 21.5 crore on Day 1. In just one week, it earned Rs. 172.75 crore. On Day 8, it collected Rs. 18.5 crore, taking its total to Rs. 193.75 crore. By Day 9, the film crossed Rs. 200 crore, setting a big record for newcomers.

More Screens, More Viewers

Most films lose screens after the first week, but Saiyaara got even more. It grew from 2,225 to 3,800 screens across I...