Highest Opening Bollywood Movies Featuring Debutants Since 2010 In India: Dhadak tops; Saiyaara set to secure number one spot

Saiyaara releases in theatres on 18th June, 2025. The Mohit Suri film led by two debutants is all set to emerge as the highest opener among films featuring debutants.

Published on Jul 15, 2025  |  09:56 PM IST |  140K
Janhvi Kapoor, Ahaan Panday, Alia Bhatt
Saiyaara gears up to take the biggest opening among Bollywood debutants (Credit: Dharma Movies, YRF)

Saiyaara directed by Mohit Suri and starring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda is all set to hit the silver screens on 18th July, 2025. The advance bookings for the movie are open and the bookings are euphoric, pleasantly surprising the industry and the trade. This Friday is set to shock everyone in a good way, and new stars shall be born if the film's content clicks.

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Saiyaara Looks Set To Open Above Rs 10 Crore At The Box Office On Day 1 In India

Early projections are that the Mohit Suri movie will comfortably cross Rs 10 crore net at the Indian box office on the opening day. Based on the momentum over the next couple of days, it can go even higher. Anything above Rs 8.75 crore net would mean that Saiyaara will become the highest opening film starring debutants in Bollywood. 

The Record For The Biggest Debut In Bollywood Since 2010 Stands With Dhadak

The record for debuts since 2010 stands with Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter's Dhadak directed by Shashank Khaitan (Ishaan did work in an inde film Beyond The Clouds before Dhadak). Kapil Sharma's Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon and Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan and Sidharth Malhotra's Student Of The Year follow suit.

YRF, Dharma And NGE Have Launched The Most Talent In Bollywood

Yash Raj Films, Dharma Movies and Nadiadwala And Grandsons have launched the most new talent in the film industry. The opening day record that sits with Dharma, shall go to Yash Raj Films again this Friday.

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The Highest India Net Openers By A Film Featuring Bollywood Debutants Are As Under

The following list includes only those films where there are no other established actors. Films like Kedarnath, Student of the Year 2 had actress like Sara Ali Khan and Ananya Pandey debuting but these films also featured Shushant Rajput and Tiger Shroff.

Year Movie Day 1 India Net
2018 Dhadak Rs 8.75 crore
2015 Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon Rs 7.60 crore
2012 Student Of The Year Rs 7.50 crore
2015 Hero Rs 6.60 crore
2013 Heropanti Rs 6.50 crore
2012 Ishaqzaade Rs 4.50 crore
2021 Tadap Rs 3.80.crore
2013 Kai Po Che Rs 3.70 crore
2012 Vicky Donor Rs 2 crore
2010 Love Sex Aur Dhokha Rs 1.15 crore
2010 Band Baaja Baarat Rs 95 lakh
2011 Pyaar Ka Punchnama Rs 95 lakh
2025 Loveyapa Rs 90 lakh
2015 Masaan Rs 25 lakh

Saiyaara In Theatres

Saiyaara's advance bookings are open. You can book your tickets from the box office or from online ticketing applications. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.

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