Saiyaara is an intense romantic drama directed by acclaimed filmmaker Mohit Suri, produced by Akshaye Widhani, and presented by Aditya Chopra under the prestigious Yash Raj Films banner. It tells an emotionally charged tale of two creative souls—an aspiring singer and a songwriter—whose passionate connection faces life’s toughest storms. India Today+14Yash Raj Films+14IANS Live+14
🌟 Cast
- Ahaan Panday as Krish Kapoor – making his Bollywood debut; he’s Ananya Panday’s cousin and previously worked behind the camera on films like Mardaani 2 Times of India+13India Today+13Indiatimes+13
- Aneet Padda as Vaani – best known for Big Girls Don’t Cry, she brings depth and charm to her first major film lead Village Cinemas+15Yash Raj Films+15India Today+15
- Mohit Suri returns to his signature theme of love and heartbreak, describing Saiyaara as “an ode to his favourite love stories” Times of India+14IANS Live+14Times of India+14.
- The script is by Sankalp Sadanah and Rohan Shankar, and the music—integral to Suri’s cinematic style—features composers Mithoon, Sachet‑Parampara, Tanishk Bagchi, Arslan Nizami, Jubin Nautiyal, and others. OTTPlay+6Yash Raj Films+6Yash Raj Films+6
💰 Budget
Official figures haven’t been disclosed yet, but being a high-profile YRF production with extensive music, cinematography, and production quality, it’s expected to have a substantial mid-to-high-range budget.
📅 Release Date
Mark your calendar! Saiyaara will be released worldwide on 18 July 2025. OTTPlay+2Yash Raj Films+2Yash Raj Films+2Gadgets 360+5Yash Raj Films+5Yash Raj Films+5
Here’s the official trailer—an emotionally stirring 2:43‑minute glimpse into the lives of Krish and Vaani:
👉 Saiyaara Official Trailer (YouTube)
- Debut performances that promise depth
Ahaan Panday brings fresh energy as a debutant, backed by his artistic crew background Indiatimes+14India Today+14Yash Raj Films+14Navbharat Times+14India Today+14Indiatimes+14, while Aneet Padda offers heartfelt authenticity. - Mohit Suri’s signature brand of romance
Known for hits like Aashiqui 2, Suri’s storytelling taps into raw emotions, with Saiyaara reportedly evolving from what could’ve been Aashiqui 3 Navbharat Times+14India Today+14OTTPlay+14Yash Raj Films+4IANS Live+4Times of India+4. - Music-driven emotional storytelling
With tracks from celebrated composers and emotive lyrics from the likes of Irshad Kamil and Mithoon, the soundtrack is already making waves—Ananya Panday even called the Saiyaara title song “obsessed” material! India Today+3India Today+3Times of India+3 - Revival of the quintessential Bollywood romance
Trailer reactions from Bollywood stars like Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur suggest Saiyaara could echo the impact of Aashiqui 2 for its leads Times of India.
✔️ Final Word
If you’re a fan of sweeping romances packed with soulful music and new, promising talent, Saiyaara offers an authentic, emotionally resonant experience. With Mohit Suri’s sensitive direction and an evocative soundtrack, this one’s poised to leave a mark—especially as one of YRF’s big musical love stories of 2025
