Romantic films can sometimes make our generation a little hesitant.
They often feel too soft, too idealistic, and a bit removed from the realities of love in our twenties.
At least, that’s what many of us thought before watching a soulful film like Saiyaara.
Still, we showed up at the theatre on a Tuesday night. To our surprise, it was a full house.
There we were — the ones in love, the ones mid-heartbreak, the 
Directed by Mohit Suri, someone who truly understands what young people want from a love story, Saiyaara may not be entirely new, but it lands exactly where it should.
Pritesh Raniga of Forum Films, one of New Zealand’s leading Indian movie distributors, said Saiyaara has been performing well and trending since its release.
“It’s the kind that appeals to young lovers and couples,” he added.
With a raw, young cast and Suri’s signature storytelling, the film feels both familiar and refreshing. Sankalp Sadanah’s writing keeps it simple yet sincere. There’s comfort in the predictability, but also a standout honesty.
Ahaan Panday plays Krish Kapoor — angry, self-centred, messy. He should annoy you, but somehow doesn’t. Opposite him, Aneet Padda as Vaani Batra is calm, composed and quietly emotional.
She’s the type who keeps a diary. They’re opposites, but not in a cliché way.
Their chemistry feels real — awkward when it should be, tender where it matters. Both newcomers feel surprisingly natural. No overacting. No frills. Just raw, uncertain, young love — the kind most of us have lived through.
The beauty of Saiyaara lies in its layers. It has something for everyone.For those still hoping, those who’ve moved on, and even those who think love isn’t for them. It doesn’t try too hard, it just flows.
Yes, the story is classic Suri. What happens when everything is right. Except, fate.
The emotional weight comes not just from the plot, but from the music.
A signature strength in Suri’s films, the soundtrack doesn’t disappoint. Tanishk Bagchi, Arslan Abdullah and Faheem Nizami deliver songs that tell you what you’re supposed to feel, and you feel it, deeply.
Would a few more gut-punch scenes have helped? Maybe. But the film stays tight and delivers what it promises. It reminds us what love feels like when it’s real, complicated and alive.
Doing incredibly well on social media, Instagram might say people were bawling post-credits, but what we saw was quieter: people holding hands, leaning into each other, whispering as the lights came back on. There’s something magical about that. That’s just Suri’s touch.
And yes, on a regular Tuesday night, the theatre was packed. That says something. Maybe we’re not as cynical as we think.
Because in Mohit Suri’s world, love doesn’t die. Not even for those who’ve stopped believing in it.
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