‘Saiyaara’: Mahesh Babu, Alia Bhatt, Arjun Kapoor and others shower praises on Mohit Suri’s romance drama

On Sunday (July 20), Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu praised Saiyaara, calling it “a beautifully made film with honest storytelling.” The star passed on his love to the two newcomer actors as well. “Big love to #AhaanPanday & #AneetPadda for living their roles so effortlessly… This one deserves all the love coming its way…” wrote Mahesh.

Meanwhile, Bollywood star Alia Bhatt penned a heartfelt note to the team behind Saiyaara. Praising Ahaan and Aneet, she wrote, “I don’t remember the last time I looked at two actors with such awe. With stars in my eyes… watching the stars in yours. You both shine with such individuality, such honesty — I could watch you again, and again, and again. (And let’s be honest… I probably will.)“

“To the captain of this very wonderful ship @mohitsuri — what a film. What feeling. What music!!!!!!!! You made me feel things that only the movies can make you feel. Saiyaara is full of heart, full of soul, full of something that just stays with you… in the best way,” added Alia.

On the other hand, actor Arjun Kapoor penned a sweet, emotional note on Instagram Stories. The actor said Mohit’s film made him feel ‘alive and vulnerable,’ an that it relive so much from his own personal life. “@ahaanpandayy ur wait has been worth it so felt so raw so visceral terrific debut brother…@aneetpadda I’m a fan for life… u had me in awe while u spoke ur eyes ur vulnerability ur absolute honesty the way u looked at him made us love him & u more,” added Arjun, before wishing his best to the producers and the technicians behind the film.

Meanwhile, the film is having a dream run at the box office, having collected ₹45.75 crores in its first two days of release. Netizens have taken note of how the film’s strong opening is despite having almost no media buildup before its release. Suri has revealed that he wished to keep the opening pair away from pre-release promotions, like he did with his 2013 hit Aashiqui 2, starring Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur, to ensure that the emotions on-screen felt more authentic. The move seems to have worked in favour of the film.

The Hindu’s review of Saiyaararead, “With mental health as the villain of the piece, the story echoes the times when love is reduced to a lollipop by market forces. In the digital age, Mohit dials back to the pre-rom-com era, when heartache travelled through the screen on the wings of melodies, sacrifice was considered a virtue, and selfless love was celebrated.”