Ahaan Panday's Fees For Saiyaara Revealed, Debutant Charged Rs...
Produced by Yash Raj Films, Saiyaara has become a talking point not just for its collections but also for its unconventional approach to promotions.
Ahaan Panday has become an overnight sensation with his debut movie, Saiyaara. Released on July 18, the film has been getting an overwhelming response from the audience, with netizens praising Ahaan's acting skills. But do you know how much the young actor charged for his acting debut?
If a report by Siasat.com is to be believed, even though official figures haven't been disclosed, industry insiders claim that the standard fee for newcomers in a YRF-backed movie is usually around Rs 3 to 5 crores. However, since Ahaan comes from a known family, he is believed to have earned slightly more than Aneet Padda.
Saiyaara revolves around Krish Kapoor, an aspiring singer, and Vaani Batra, a budding journalist. As their love blossoms, they find themselves up against numerous odds. Set to a soundtrack that's already winning hearts, the film blends romance, ambition, and emotional drama.
Produced by Yash Raj Films, Saiyaara has become a talking point not just for its collections but also for its unconventional approach to promotions. Director Madhur Bhandarkar praised the film on X, writing, 'Saiyaara has shattered every myth about launching newcomers… It's not about who you know. It's about what you bring."
Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta echoed the sentiment, giving credit to YRF's strategy of keeping the lead pair away from pre-release promotions. 'They kept alive the freshness exclusively for the big screen. And look at how it's worked," he posted.
Recently, Ananya Panday also attended the special screening of Saiyaara and shared that she's proud of her cousin Ahaan. Taking to Instagram, Ananya shared a few heartfelt pictures from the evening. One showed her hugging Ahaan tightly, while another had her posing with an 'Ahaan Panday Fan Club" sticker stuck to her forehead. She captioned the post, 'A star is born ⭐️, my Saiyaara @ahaanpandayy."
Meanwhile, according to early estimates by industry tracker Sacnilk, Saiyaara earned a whopping Rs 20.50 crore on its day one, making it the highest opening day figure for any film directed by Suri — even surpassing his previous blockbusters.
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