Saiyaara Mania Peaks As Fan Attends Screening With IV Drip; Netizens Say 'Next Level Dedication'
Mohit Suri's Saiyaara isn't just a box office success—it's turning into a full-blown cultural phenomenon. With its searing portrayal of love and heartbreak, the debut film of Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda has struck such a nerve with Gen Z audiences that fans are taking their devotion to extreme, and at times bizarre, levels.
A video that has now gone viral on Reddit shows a young man in a theatre—eyes glassy, hand hooked up to an IV drip—watching Saiyaara with full emotional investment. His friends capture the scene as he wipes away a tear during a poignant moment in the film. In another video on the same man's Instagram, he's seen walking down a dimly lit road, the IV still dangling from his arm as the haunting title track of Saiyaara plays in the background. Based on the details shared, the fan appears to be from Satara, Maharashtra.
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While the man's dedication might have been born out of genuine fandom, netizens had mixed reactions—ranging from amused to exasperated. 'Bhai bimar h tu Allah ko yaad kar, Saiyaara se kaam na chale," one user wrote, urging him to prioritize his health. Another chimed in, 'Itni dedication? Hospital se uth kar film dekhne aa gaya?" A Redditor went a step further with social commentary: 'Iss generation ke liye pani save karna is not worth it."
As dramatic as it may seem, this isn't an isolated case. Several videos have surfaced of young fans screaming, crying, even fainting during screenings of Saiyaara. Some theatres have reported a frenzy not seen since the peak of the Dhoom or Aashiqui 2 era.
But it's not just the public reaction that's making waves. The film itself has shattered records. According to an official statement from Yash Raj Films, Saiyaara raked in ₹21.25 crore on its opening day at the domestic box office. 'It's the biggest opening day ever for a debutant-led film, the career-best opening for director Mohit Suri, and the highest Day 1 numbers for a romantic drama," the statement read.
What's more surprising is how this success came about—with zero traditional promotions. 'No interviews, no city visits, no reels, no influencer content, no visibility. Just the power of strong content marketed to the entire nation," the production house proudly declared.
Featuring Ahaan Panday, who makes his much-awaited Bollywood debut, and Aneet Padda, known for her work in Big Girls Don't Cry and Salaam Venky, Saiyaara taps into raw, old-school romantic storytelling—a signature of Mohit Suri's earlier hits like Aashiqui 2 and Ek Villain. And judging by the hysteria around it, it looks like the film has found its mark.
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