Why Gen Z are going Crazy over Saiyaara Movie

Viral Reactions All Over India

Now, here’s where it gets interesting.

Viewers are not merely enjoying the film; they are reacting at extremes. Videos of fans sobbing uncontrollably in theatres, looking for tissues, or watching the film while propped up in a hospital bed with the IV bag and drip visible, have gone viral.

While this organic virality obviously is adding to Saiyaara’s ability to increase interest, it also, rightly or wrongly, draws concern: is it real? or is this over-reaction more notable than the quality of the movie’s actual room?

Some reviewers even speculate that these viral instances, while entertaining, could detract (or worse, create unrealistic expectations) for a mostly ‘good’ film.

Why Gen Z are going Crazy over Saiyaara?

When you think about the Saiyaara experience, there are a few things to consider, especially for the under-25 cohort:

• Curiosity: There is a fascination in that the leads aren’t famous, and people want to know if it’s good, and how everyone found it, via word of mouth.
• Aneet Padda’s performance: Aneet is so good in the role, she is so totally convincing in the part, that it is hard to believe she is a first-time actor.
• The Music: The music in Saiyaara is great, particularly the title track, is moody, emotional and totally in the Mumbai’s young people’s taste for lo-fi and lyricism.
• Relatability: Themes of dreams, trauma, love, and healing, are relatable for all young people today.

In short, the perfect combination of fresh, vulnerable, and good-looking individuals makes Saiyaara appealing to Gen Z.

Is it PR, or is the movie actually that good?

It is the million-$ question.

A few people believe Saiyaara is a remarkable wave of PR, a viral rollout of emotional ‘narratives’ from users, logged, and submitted for publication. Others post/staunchly argue (as you know) about what they love about the film, which struck an emotional chord for them, which, at least right now, is absent from Bollywood films.

In reality, it is probably a little of both:

 A genuinely emotional story

 Great performances from unknown talent

 Great timing and buzz created online

Could Saiyaara’s Overwhelming Hype Backfire? 

Ironically, the over-the-top reactions that lead to Saiyaara’s success may be what causes it the most harm. When expectations are that high, audiences go to the theatre expecting something groundbreaking—and walk out disappointed after having simply seen a well-crafted romance with emotionally charged moments. 

This disconnection in expectation can hurt its sustainability or worse yet, lead to fatigue for more recent audiences that begin to wonder why the hype. 

Quick Reminders

1. Saiyaara is not a blockbuster—it is a sleeper hit that grew from genuine audience love. 
2. The performances were not gimmicky and felt authentic, particularly the female lead performance. 
3. Music plays a huge role in connecting emotionally and therefore as we’re never-ending streams that are creating facts through viral tendrils everywhere.
4. Viral trends helped—but may also complicate its legacy.

Final Thoughts

Overall, Saiyaara is a good movie. It is not without flaws, but it does provide emotional resonance, appeals to today’s generation, and has a good soundtrack.

It does not change cinema, but it clearly shows that a good movie doesn’t need to be complicated, new faces, raw emotion, and good music is more than enough to create a movie that connects to the heart.

What Do You Think?

Have you seen Saiyaara? 

Does it live up to the buzz—or is it just great marketing?

 Let us know in the comments! We would love to hear your thoughts on this Gen Z cultural imprint!

If you enjoyed this movie review, then make sure to check out our The Fantastic Four: First Steps movie review for more insights.