There are many videos on Instagram in which we can see that the audience starts crying inconsolably while watching the film Saiyaara. The reactions have surprised one and all, and it has surely helped the movie to get a boost at the box office. In The Asymmetric Crew podcast, Shantanu Deshpande claimed that maybe the makers of the film have paid GenZ to cry in theatres and make that content. The video grabbed actress Tanishaa Mukerji’s attention, and she has strongly responded to it.

In the video, Shantanu says, “What’s happening with this ridiculous Saiyaara movie. The producer of this movie, in my view, has paid 500 rupees in dehadi to lots of these Gen-Z young folks to go into these theatres and put on emotional performances of crying and all. So, people have ripped their shirts and started crying when the movie has ended, and all of these are captured on content and put out. This is how the movie is getting promoted by the way.”

Tanishaa commented on the video, “Completely disagree. Times are changing and these people are stuck in the past. Love and appreciate the new. And honestly What rubbish is this man saying. Does he know anything for a fact. He is using the phenomenon of Saiyara to get views by talking negatively (sic).”

She further wrote, “If people are reacting to a film what is so wrong about that. Just because he cannot relate doesn’t mean the younger generation doesn’t either. Every generation is different. This is india. We react. Go watch the film see how the audiences are moved. Then talk. This is just Bollywood bashing ! Brands just have to find new ways to connect to their audiences! (sic)."

Saiyaara Box Office Collection

Meanwhile, Saiyaara in 11 days has collected Rs. 256.50 crore at the box office. The film is expected to have a lifetime business of around Rs. 350 crore.