Saiyaara, Dhadak to Bobby: A List of Films That Marked the Emergence of Debutant Stars at the Box Office
It has only been three days since Saiyaara released in theatres, and already Mohit Suri’s film is setting records at the box office. Below is a collection of some of the top Bollywood debuts that made an impact on the silver screen.
Saiyaara
- Debut Stars: Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda
- Box Office Performance:
- Opening Collection: ₹22 crore (₹220 million)—the biggest opening ever for a new film
- Total Collection (India): ₹101 crore
Ahaan and Aneet connected instantly with the audience, with their chemistry receiving high praise.
Bobby (1973)
- Debut Stars: Rishi Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia
- Director: Raj Kapoor
- Box Office Performance:
- Gross: ₹11 crore at the domestic box office
- Budget: ₹1 crore
- Highlight: Became the top-grossing Indian film of the year, turning the debutants into overnight stars.
Love Story (1981)
- Debut Stars: Kumar Gaurav and Vijayta Pandit
- Director: Rahul Rawail
- Box Office Performance:
- Gross: ₹11 crore (global collection)
- Highlight: Achieved superhit status and launched two successful careers.
Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai (2000)
- Debut Stars: Hrithik Roshan and Ameesha Patel
- Box Office Performance:
- Footfall: Over 3 crore in India
- Inflation-adjusted domestic gross: ₹600 crore (approximate)
- Highlight: One of the biggest Bollywood debuts of all time, setting a new benchmark for newcomers.
Laapataa Ladies (2024)
- Debut Stars: Pratibha Ranta, Nitanshi Goel, and Sparsh Shrivastava
- Box Office Performance:
- Opening Day: ₹75 lakh
- Highlight: Despite an underwhelming start, the film benefited from strong word-of-mouth and achieved a decent run.
Dhadak (2018)
- Debut Stars: Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter
- Producer: Karan Johar
- Box Office Performance:
- Opening Day: ₹8.71 crore (₹87.1 million)
- Highlight: Became the biggest opener since Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai, providing the newcomers with a solid launchpad.
Student Of The Year (2012)
- Debut Stars: Varun Dhawan, Sidharth Malhotra, and Alia Bhatt
- Director: Karan Johar
- Box Office Performance:
- Opening Day: ₹7.48 crore (₹74.8 million)
- Highlight: One of the most glamorous and high-profile launches for Bollywood newcomers.
Heropanti (2014)
- Debut Stars: Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon
- Producer: Sajid Nadiadwala
- Box Office Performance:
- Total Collection: ₹50 crore (₹500 million)
- Highlight: A successful debut film that mixed action, music, and romance to win over audiences.
Conclusion
These films have marked milestones in Bollywood for launching new stars, showcasing how debut performances can lead to box office success and stardom. From Bobby to Saiyaara, these movies remain notable examples of impressive first-time performances.
