Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali
· Cast Ranbir Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Rani Mukerji
· Released Nov 9, 2007
Worldwide
₹28 Cr India nett
Gross collection
India Nett
₹28 Cr
After GST
Overseas
₹₹7 Cr
International gross
Budget
₹40 Cr
Production cost
Boxoffy VerdictFlop
Saawariya ended as a Flop at the Indian box office. With ₹28 Cr India nett against a reported budget of ₹40 Cr, representing a 70% return on production cost, the film failed to recover its total investment theatrically. A Flop verdict means theatrical revenue was insufficient to cover production and distribution costs — though OTT rights, satellite deals and music licensing often partially offset the losses. Industry verdicts consider theatrical performance only.
Boxoffy Read
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Saawariya was the most anticipated and most disappointing Hindi film of 2007 — a debut vehicle for Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor that buried its leads in a production design so overwhelming it became unclear whether the humans were inhabiting the film or decorating it. The film's monochrome palette and operatic staging were formally interesting; its emotional register was somehow cold despite the surface heat. Ranbir Kapoor's charm survived the film's failure; Bhansali's sensibility did not adapt to it.
Financial AnalysisBox Office vs Budget
Saawariya was reportedly made on a budget of ₹40 Cr. Against that investment, the film collected ₹28 Cr India nett — a 0.7x multiple on production cost and a 70% return on the reported budget. Worldwide gross reached ₹28 Cr, including overseas contribution of ₹-5.04 Cr.
Break-even at the Indian box office typically requires approximately 1.5x the production budget once prints, advertising and distribution costs are factored in — placing the break-even threshold for Saawariya at roughly ₹60 Cr India nett. The film fell short of this threshold, resulting in the Flop verdict.
Saawariya is classified as a Flop by Boxoffy. The film collected ₹28 Cr India nett against a reported budget of ₹40 Cr. The film fell short of break-even theatrically.
Saawariya collected ₹28 Cr India nett at the box office, with a worldwide gross of ₹28 Cr India nett. The India nett figure represents collections after GST extraction, as reported by Box Office India and cross-referenced with Sacnilk and Pinkvilla.
Saawariya released in 2007 and is likely available on major Indian streaming platforms. Check Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, ZEE5 and SonyLIV for current availability, as OTT rights shift periodically.
Saawariya was directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The 2007 Hindi film earned a Flop verdict at the Indian box office, collecting ₹28 Cr India nett.