The romantic drama "Saiyaara," which captured hearts in theaters earlier this year, is now finding a massive new audience at home. After a hugely successful run at the box office, the film has landed on Netflix and quickly shot to the number one spot for non-English movies globally.Starring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, "Saiyaara" was one of 2025's biggest cinematic surprises. The Mohit Suri-directed film became a major commercial success, earning over₹577 crore worldwide against a much smaller budget It proved that a powerful story and soulful music can still draw big crowds.Its transition to streaming has been just as impressive. Released on Netflix on September 12, the film has dominated the platform's charts. In just its first few days, "Saiyaara" racked up an impressive 9.3 million viewing hours, attracting 3.7 million views Its popularity isn't just in India; the movie is reportedly trending at number one in nine countries, including the UAE, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.In its climb to the top, "Saiyaara" unseated the previously popular German erotic thriller, "Fall For Me," which now sits in the second spot. The film's digital success continues the surprising journey of a movie that started with fresh faces and ended up becoming one of the year's most-watched films, both in theaters and now, on streaming.
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