Saiyaara Smashes ₹500 Crore Worldwide in 22 Days – Son of Sardar 2 & Dhadak 2 Left Battling for Box Office Survival - WittyFlick: Latest Weather, Tech & Movie News Around The World

From Debut to Dominance: How Ahaan Pandey’s ‘Saiyaara’ Outshined Ajay Devgn’s Son of Sardar 2 and Dhadak 2 at the 2025 Box Office

The year 2025 has been a rollercoaster ride for Bollywood, offering audiences a blend of blockbusters, moderate successes, and outright flops. Among the biggest surprises of the year is Ahaan Pandey’s debut film, ‘Saiyaara’, directed by Mohit Suri, which has taken the box office by storm. Despite the release of other big-budget films, ‘Saiyaara’ has continued to reign supreme even in its fourth week. The film’s massive success has not only outperformed many star-led projects but has also shattered multiple box office records, both in India and overseas.

Released alongside some of the year’s most anticipated titles, ‘Saiyaara’ quickly established itself as a fan favorite, thanks to its captivating storytelling, stellar performances, and a soulful soundtrack. Its exceptional run has left even veteran actors like Ajay Devgn, whose film ‘Son of Sardar 2’ hit theatres earlier this month, struggling to match its pace. Similarly, Tripti Dimri and Siddhant Chaturvedi’s ‘Dhadak 2’ started with promise but has now fallen behind in the box office race.

In this detailed box office analysis, we break down the 22-day collection of ‘Saiyaara’ and compare it with the 8-day performance of ‘Son of Sardar 2’ and ‘Dhadak 2’. From weekly earnings to total worldwide gross, here’s everything you need to know about how these films have fared so far in 2025.

‘Saiyaara’ Maintains Its Winning Streak in Week Four

‘Saiyaara’ has proven to be unstoppable at the box office, with its craze still going strong even after 22 days of release. According to Sacnilk’s report:

First Week Collection: ₹172.75 crores
Second Week Collection: ₹107.75 crores
Third Week Collection: ₹28.25 crores
Fourth Week (Day 22) Earnings: ₹1.65 crores

With these numbers, the domestic total stands at ₹310.40 crores, and the movie has already entered the ₹500 crore worldwide club. This achievement is particularly remarkable considering the tough competition from other big releases.

‘Son of Sardar 2’ Faces an Uphill Battle

Released on August 1, 2025, Ajay Devgn and Mrunal Thakur starrer ‘Son of Sardar 2’ made a decent opening but has struggled to maintain momentum in the face of ‘Saiyaara’s dominance. On its 8th day, the film earned just ₹1.15 crores, bringing its total domestic collection to ₹34.15 crores. While the film has been appreciated by Ajay Devgn’s loyal fan base, it lacks the mass appeal required to challenge a phenomenon like ‘Saiyaara’.

‘Dhadak 2’ Slips Further Behind

Also released on August 1, ‘Dhadak 2’, starring Tripti Dimri and Siddhant Chaturvedi, had a promising start but has since seen a sharp decline in collections. On its 8th day, the film managed only ₹60 lakhs, pushing its total domestic earnings to ₹17.30 crores. Despite strong performances by the lead cast, the film has been overshadowed by the hype surrounding ‘Saiyaara’.

Why ‘Saiyaara’ is Outshining the Competition

Several factors contribute to ‘Saiyaara’s’ record-breaking success:

Compelling Storyline: A perfect mix of romance, drama, and emotion that resonates with audiences.
Star-Making Debut: Ahaan Pandey’s performance has been widely praised, making him Bollywood’s newest heartthrob.
Strong Direction: Mohit Suri’s storytelling expertise keeps audiences hooked.
Music & Marketing: A chart-topping soundtrack and aggressive promotion have kept the film in the spotlight.
Positive Word-of-Mouth: Audience recommendations have played a huge role in sustaining its momentum.

Conclusion

The box office race in August 2025 clearly belongs to ‘Saiyaara’. While ‘Son of Sardar 2’ and ‘Dhadak 2’ have managed respectable collections, they simply cannot match the massive pull of Mohit Suri’s blockbuster. With over ₹500 crores earned worldwide, ‘Saiyaara’ is on track to be remembered as one of Bollywood’s biggest hits of the decade.