Saiyaara: Decoding the craze behind Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda-starrer Mohit Suri film and what its massive success means for Bollywood

Headlined by Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, Saiyaara was released in cinemas on July 18. The Mohit Suri directorial has set the box office on fire with its record breaking opening for a film with debutants as it has grossed Rs 119 crore gross worldwide in its opening weekend. Several stars including Mahesh Babu, Alia Bhatt, Karan Johar have already showered praises on the film and now, Ranveer Singh has also joined this list.

The Dil Dhadakne Do actor took to his Instagram Stories on Monday and wrote, "SAIYAARA is HEARTFELT (red heart emoji) The very best of Mohit Suri. Congrats to my dear friends at YRF - Akshay, Sumana and Shanoo for an unprecedented feat (high-five emoji). Ahaan and Aneet, you were special. A scintillating debut! God bless you and welcome to the movies."

Saiyaara marks the first collaboration between Mohit Suri and Yash Raj Films. Ranveer marked his acting debut with YRF-backed Band Baaja Baaraat, and has worked with Aditya Chopra's production house in multiple films including Ladies vs Ricky Bahl, Gunday, Kill Dil, Befikre, and Jayeshbhai Jordaar. The actor is now awaiting the release of Aditya Dhar-directed spy action thriller Dhurandhar, which releases in cinemas on December 5.