The unprecedented success of Saiyaara, directed by Mohit Suri and starring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has led to a wave of emotional fan reactions, one in every of which is now going viral. A video circulating on social media reveals a younger man, recognized as Faisal, watching Saiyaara in a cinema whereas related to an intravenous (IV) drip.
The clip, which reveals Faisal seated with a buddy and visibly emotional through the screening, has sparked each concern and amazement on-line. Reactions vary from sympathetic to sceptical. One consumer commented, “Itni dedication? Hospital se uth kar film dekhne aa gaya? (Such dedication? Got up from the hospital to watch a film?)” whereas one other wrote, “Bhai bimar h tu Allah ko yaad kar, Saiyaara se kaam na chale (Brother you’re unwell. Think about God, not Saiyaara).”
The incident feels emblematic of the extreme public response to the romantic drama, which explores themes of affection and heartbreak in a mode harking back to Suri’s earlier hits like Aashiqui 2. Despite minimal publicity and no conventional promotional campaigns, Saiyaara has struck a chord with audiences.
Released on Friday throughout 8,000 screens, Saiyaara collected ₹21.25 crore on its opening day, marking the highest-ever debut for a movie that includes newcomers. Over the weekend, it noticed a serious soar, bringing its three-day home complete to ₹83 crore. The movie is anticipated to cross the ₹100-crore mark inside days.
Produced by Yash Raj Films, Saiyaara has defied standard advertising methods. In a press release, the studio stated the movie’s attain got here “without any traditional publicity and marketing approach – so zero interviews, zero city visits, no reels, no influencer content.”
