Saiyaara cast fees: Ahaan Panday’s fee for debut movie will shock you, charged Rs…, Aneet Padda also took home Rs…, left behind Ranbir Kapoor, Kartik Aaryan

The much-awaited Mohit Suri romantic drama Saiyaara hit the big screens on July 18. The movie opened with good reviews, and the Day 1 box office collection of Saiyaara was Rs 19 crore. These numbers mark history for debutants, who minted more money on Day 1 compared to Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par. The movie is widely being praised by both critics and audiences.

Saiyaara features Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda in lead roles. While the movie had a bumper opening, do you know how much Ahaan Panday and Aneet charged for their debut movie? If not, then keep scrolling.

Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda’s Fees for Saiyaara

According to a report by Siasat Daily.com, newcomer Ahaan Panday charged around Rs 3 to 5 crore for his first romantic film. On the other hand, Aneet received a lower fee than Ahaan.

Meanwhile, Saiyaara director Mohit Suri is said to charge between Rs 6 and Rs 8 crore per film, depending on its success rate. However, YRF has not officially revealed the remuneration of the film’s cast and director.

Ahaan Panday Beats Ranbir Kapoor

You will be amazed to know that Ahaan has left behind big names such as Ranbir Kapoor and Kartik Aaryan in terms of fees. Ranbir took home Rs 8 lakh for his debut film Saawariya, released in 2007.

On the other hand, Kartik Aaryan got Rs 70,000 for his debut movie Pyaar Ka Punchnama.

Meanwhile, many directors and producers have also praised Saiyaara. One among them is Madhur Bhandarkar when he took to X and wrote “Saiyaara has shattered every myth about launching newcomers. No big names, no bug PR just raw talent and fearless storytelling. In an industry obsessed with stars, Saiyaara proved that audiences are ready for the unpredictable. A bold reminder. It’s not about who you know. It’s about what you bring. Exciting times for Hindi cinema.”

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