First Son of Sardar 2, now Andaaz 2 shifts release date due to hysteria of Saiyaara. The Saiyaara snowball effect is reshaping the release calendar in a big way. Following Ajay Devgn’s Son of Sardar 2, which recently postponed its release from July 25 to August 1, filmmaker Suneel Darshan has now pushed his romantic drama Andaaz 2 from August 1 to August 8.
Explaining the reason for the shift, Suneel Darshan says, “The unexpected, tumultuous opening of Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara and its anticipated sustained audience interest in the coming weeks have necessitated a reshuffling of release dates. With Son of Sardar 2 now arriving on August 1, I’ve moved Andaaz 2 to August 8.”
He further adds, “The decision was also influenced by the paucity of available screens and the complexities of multiplex programming. Andaaz 2 features newcomers and, much like Saiyaara, needs an open week to give it the breathing space and visibility it deserves.”
Darshan’s move reflects a growing industry trend where smaller or non-franchise films with fresh talent are being carefully positioned to avoid clashes — especially in a year where unexpected breakout successes like Saiyaara are rewriting the box office rulebook.
Storm Of Saiyaara
Saiyaara released on July 18, 2025. Directed by Mohit Suri of Aashiqui 2 fame, the new release stars debutantes Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda in the lead roles. Based on advance bookings and trends, Saiyaara was expected to take a blockbuster start on day one and that’s what happened! Film soared further on day two!
Saiyaara has made an excellent entry at the box office. The Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda starrer collected Rs 21.25 crore net on day one. This is biggest opening for a romantic genre film and highest opening for a film lead by debutants. It collected 24.50 crore net on day two and heading for massive 70 crore net plus domestic weekend.
(Also read: YRF’s War 2 Trailer Launch Postponed Due To Hysteria Surrounding Saiyaara, Trailer To Be Unveiled At The End Of July)
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