Mohit Suri's directorial 'Saiyaara,' starring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has become an unexpected box office success. The film recorded the highest opening day for newcomers and continued its strong performance, earning Rs 83 crore in its first weekend, a record for a love story.
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