Mohit Suri's romantic drama 'Saiyaara,' starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has swiftly entered the Rs 200 crore club, amassing Rs 217.25 crore in India within nine days. Surpassing expectations, the film's success, fueled by positive word-of-mouth and an increased screen count, now challenges the Rs 300 crore milestone, potentially becoming one of Bollywood's most profitable ventures.
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