Is Saiyaara The Modern Romeo And Juliet?

Saiyaara, a Yash Raj Films production directed by Mohit Suri, dominated the box office by earning ₹48.25 crores in the first two days and a total of ₹172.75 crores during the initial week of the release. Despite several other movies being released over the time, this romantic-drama film has stood over the others with certain startling visuals from the cinema halls spreading all over the internet.

Are Romantic Movies the New Trend?

Be it some young couple or those old-school lovers, romantic-dramas are loved by people in all ages of life.The recent craze of the Bollywood movie, Saiyaara, featuring debut actors Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda, has outshone with people showing tearful reactions to even proposing their partners. This kind of unconventional love by the audience hasn't been witnessed in the recent past. So, what's been the reason for this unprecedented response from the audience? The emotional intimacy and the young love depicted between Krish Kapur (Ahaan Pandey) and Vaani (Aneet Padda) was something that hasn't been seen in years.

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In an era of casual relationships and dating trends like situationships, ghosting and benching, Saiyaara offers a story of pure love and commitment. This resonates with a broad audience who find the film's romance to be a refreshing contrast to their own experiences.

While recent Bollywood films have heavily favored action and horror genres, Saiyaara proves that a well-told romantic story can connect with a wider audience. The film's relatability has captivated everyone from couples to those who have been heartbroken, showing that genuine human connection is a powerful tool for success in today's media landscape. 

“Awesome cinematic experience! If you've ever fallen in love, then it's great you can relate with the extent it has in real, if not then you'll be atleast in love with the movie for sure. The Saiyaara team has shown some tremendous efforts to touch our hearts with every emotion and feelings. The music, the singing of all is so soothing and effective, especially (Faheem Abdullah and Arsalan duo is fire) and the chemistry and acting of the new comers Ahaan and Aneet is just wow. It has all the emotions a love story should have. Worth a watch! Mohit Suri never disappoints. Lots of love to the whole team and cast.” ~ a review posted on IMDb’s website.

It's that feeling of seeing yourself on screen that's made this movie such a huge success. With an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, this movie has raised people’s expectations from the Bollywood cinema offering a fresh perspective to producers to emphasize on fictional characters, plots that feel more real, even more relatable content and move in a new direction.

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