Archive · 15 Nov 2025
Yash Raj Films' 'Saiyaara' Wins Popular Choice Award at Yellowstone Festival
A new movie called 'Saiyaara' from Yash Raj Films has won a special award, the Popular Choice Award, at the Yellowstone International Film Festival.
The director, Mohit Suri, was very happy because this was his first award after 20 years in the film industry.
This movie is also special because it launched the careers of the young actors, Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, who are new to Bollywood.
The movie's producer, Akshaye Widhani, thanked everyone, especially the audience, for making 'Saiyaara' a huge success.
It has become the highest-grossing love story, even earning more than films by famous stars.
The director was inspired to make movies after watching 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' as a child.
'Saiyaara' by Yash Raj Films received the Popular Choice Award at the Yellowstone International Film Festival 2025.
Director Mohit Suri expressed his excitement, noting it was his first award after 20 years in the industry.
The film stars debut actors Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda and was released on July 18, 2025.
Producer Akshaye Widhani highlighted the film's success as the highest-grossing love story.
The film has achieved blockbuster status, surpassing box office collections of major superstars.
- Who
- Yash Raj Films' 'Saiyaara', director Mohit Suri, producer Akshaye Widhani, lead actors Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda
- What
- Won the Popular Choice Award at the Yellowstone International Film Festival 2025 and achieved blockbuster status at the box office.
- When
- Award received recently; Film released on July 18, 2025
- Where
- Award ceremony in Mumbai; Yellowstone International Film Festival (award origin)
- Why
- For its commercial and emotional success, and for choosing to make a love story during a time dominated by action films, with support from Aditya Chopra.
Box Office Performance
Critical Reception
Commercial Success
Box Office Performance
The film has achieved blockbuster status, surpassing the box office collections of films starring major superstars and becoming the highest-grossing love story.
Critical Reception
While a commercial success, the article implies the award might be for broader appeal ('Popular Choice') rather than strictly critical acclaim.
Industry Context
Box Office Performance
The film's success is highlighted as particularly noteworthy for a love story in an era favoring explosive action films, with strong audience engagement.
Critical Reception
The article focuses on the film's commercial triumph and debut success, without explicit mention of critical reviews or diverse industry perspectives on its artistic merit.
- Film Title
- Saiyaara
- Production House
- Yash Raj Films
- Director
- Mohit Suri
- Lead Actors
- Ahaan Panday & Aneet Padda
- Award Won
- Popular Choice Award
- Film Festival
- Yellowstone International Film Festival 2025
- Release Date
- July 18, 2025
- Box Office Status
- Highest-grossing love story
Sources
Ahaan Panday & Aneet Padda's Saiyaara: Yash Raj Films & Mohit Suri’s historic blockbuster bags Popular Choice Award at Yellowstone International Film Festival 2025
Mohit Suri recalls how Aditya Chopra supported ‘Saiyaara’ in an era of explosive action films at Yellowstone film festival
