Mohit Suri`s latest romantic drama Saiyaara, featuring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has received an overwhelming response from he audience as well as critics. The film has struck the right emotional chords with audiences, who are seen getting teary-eyed in the cinema halls, thanks to the heartbreak plot. But now, seems like fans are going above and beyond to express their excitement for the film. Social media is currently flooded with videos of people doing extraordinary acts in theatres.
Man watches Saiyaara with IV drip
Among them was a video of a young fan which has been circulated online. Identified as Faisal, the video clip shows him watching Saiyaara in a theatre with a hospital IV drip still attached to his hand. The video is allegedly filmed by his friend inside the theatre. Faisal is seen visibly emotional as he watches the Film`s scenes, wiping away tears as the story unfolds on screen.
Faisal, who reportedly describes himself as an artist, did not let his medical condition stop him from enjoying the film on the big screen. Meanwhile, in another clip shared on his Instagram, Faisal can be seen walking on a deserted road late at night with the IV still hanging from his wrist. He paired the video with the title track of Saiyaara playing in the background. He mentions his location as Satara, Maharashtra.
Soon after the videos began circulating, some social media users even suggested that the video could be staged or exaggerated for viral attention. Some users made fun of the man featured in the video; meanwhile, others speculated it was a carefully orchestrated `PR stunt` for creating buzz around the film.
Other reactions in cinema halls
Similarly, in another clip circulating online, another fan can be seen collapsing onto the floor of a cinema hall and pounding his chest with his fists. He appears to be visibly overwhelmed, particularly during the emotional title track Saiyaara. On the other hand, other members of the audience are also heard screaming.
Although the exact location of the theatres remains unknown, the video has also added to the growing craze surrounding the film. The film has already been breaking records at the box office. It has already earned Rs 45 crore at the box office within two days of release.