Aneet Padda, the current social media sensation, is basking in the success of her recently released film Saiyaara, in which she played the female lead opposite debutant Ahaan Panday. According to paparazzo Sneyhzala, the cast of Saiyaara is set to jet off to Singapore to celebrate the film’s phenomenal success, as it enters its second week and heads toward the Rs 200 crore mark at the domestic box office.
Aneet Padda's Shy Airport Encounter With Paps
Amid this, on Sunday, Aneet was spotted at the Mumbai airport, reportedly en route to Singapore, as paparazzi gathered around to catch a glimpse of her and click pictures. Dressed in a blue shirt, a black cap, and a black face mask, Aneet made her way inside the airport. Despite repeated requests from the paps to remove her mask and pose for the cameras, she briefly took off her mask, posed for a moment, and then quickly put it back on, saying, "Mujhe sharam aa rahi hai." As the paparazzi continued to request her to pose, she politely declined.
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Saiyaara OTT Release
According to a report in The Times of India, the makers of Saiyaara have officially locked a deal with OTT giant Netflix. However, buoyed by the film’s strong theatrical performance, they have decided to postpone its digital release.
Saiyaara will now reportedly premiere on Netflix during the Diwali weekend in October. An official confirmation is awaited.
Saiyaara Sees Blockbuster BookMyShow Debut
Ashish Saksena, COO – Cinemas, BookMyShow, said, “We have seen an unprecedented and remarkable response to Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara, which has already sold over 3.5 million tickets on BookMyShow for the opening weekend, one of the fastest-selling movies in recent months. The film’s early success reaffirms the audience’s growing appetite for emotionally rich storytelling, especially when paired with fresh, relatable talent. Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda have captured the relevance to and imagination of Gen Z and millennial viewers marking a strong debut, with the film’s soulful music and heartfelt narrative driving strong engagement pan-India, with cities like Delhi-NCR, Mumbai and Pune leading ticket sales, followed closely by Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Kolkata. Saiyaara is on the way to become one of the biggest opening weekend performers this year on the platform, second only to Chaava. Saiyaara is a film anchored by newcomers, backed by resonant storytelling and an emotionally charged musical core that has been able to connect quickly and meaningfully with audiences across the board. This is a powerful reminder of how theatrical content, when done right, continues to thrive."
