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Saiyaara Lands on Netflix, Draws Fresh Acclaim as Hansal Mehta Weighs In

A flood of rewatches is elevating the film’s music-first appeal alongside breakout performances across a global audience.

Overview

  • The Mohit Suri romance began streaming on Netflix on September 12 across roughly 190 countries, extending its reach beyond a 50‑day theatrical run.
  • Fans posting first‑watch and rewatch reactions are praising the soundtrack, the leads’ chemistry and performances, and the film’s cinematography.
  • Filmmaker Hansal Mehta lauded the newcomers and music in an Instagram review, describing the film’s use of Alzheimer’s as a metaphor while noting some weaker secondary arcs.
  • Industry trackers report a worldwide gross of about ₹570 crore, with the film setting new benchmarks for a debutant‑led love story.
  • Calls for an uncut or extended OTT version grew after a deleted clip circulated online, with no such release announced as reports cite a near‑₹25 crore Netflix rights deal.