Saiyaara is a new Hindi drama movie released on 18 July 2025. The film is directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Akshaye Widhani under the banner of Yash Raj Films. The lead roles are played by Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. This film has caught people’s attention because of its emotional trailer, melodious songs, and beautiful visuals.
On IMDb, Saiyaara has got a decent rating of 7.2 out of 10. Many people liked the movie for its love story, music, and emotional scenes. Some felt the story was slow in parts. Still, most viewers said they felt connected with the emotions. Our personal rating for this film is 4.1 out of 5.
You can also read about other emotional dramas like Sitare Zameen Par and Uppu Kappurambu on our site.
Review
Saiyaara is an emotional journey of two young hearts. The film is filled with love, heartbreak, dreams, and sacrifice. The chemistry between Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda is fresh and beautiful.
Director Mohit Suri is known for making emotional love stories, and here too, he touches your heart with many sensitive scenes. The story takes time to build but becomes very engaging in the second half.
Some parts of the film remind you of older romantic dramas but with a modern touch. The music of the film helps lift the scenes emotionally.
Story
The film tells the story of Ishaan (played by Ahaan Panday), a small-town boy who wants to become a singer. He meets Sara (played by Aneet Padda), a rich girl with big dreams.
Both come from different worlds but fall in love. As they follow their dreams, life throws many challenges. Family pressure, career struggles, and emotional choices make their journey tough.
Will love win in the end? That’s what the movie shows in an emotional and beautiful way.
Cast
Ahaan Panday – Ishaan (A singer with big dreams)
Aneet Padda – Sara (A rich girl who wants freedom)
Both actors are new but show great chemistry and emotions on screen.
Acting
Ahaan Panday does a good job in his debut role. He looks natural and acts with honesty. His emotional scenes and expressions are strong.
Aneet Padda also shines in her role. She brings grace and charm to her character. Their pair looks sweet and refreshing.
Supporting actors do their job well. They help the main story without taking away focus.
Direction
Director Mohit Suri brings his experience of making love stories to this film. He knows how to show emotions with depth.
He has handled the film in a soft and touching way. The film's pace is slow in the beginning but builds up well. The romantic scenes and emotional moments are directed with care.
If you liked emotional movies like Bhool Chuk Maaf or Romeo S3, you may also enjoy Saiyaara.
Critical Response
Critics gave mixed to positive reviews. Some praised the fresh chemistry and emotions. Others felt the story was predictable.
Many critics liked the music and the simple direction style. Some reviews also highlighted Ahaan Panday’s good debut.
Overall, critics found it a good one-time watch for romantic film lovers.
Plus Points
- Fresh lead pair
- Good emotional scenes
- Beautiful music
- Well-shot visuals
- Direction is neat and heartfelt
Minus Points
- Story is predictable
- Film is long (2 hours 36 minutes)
- Slow pace in the beginning
Technical Department
Cinematography is beautiful. Every frame looks clean and colorful. Locations are captured in a stylish way.
Editing could have been better. Some scenes in the first half feel stretched.
Costume and art direction also suit the romantic and emotional theme.
The background score is soft and emotional, matching the film’s mood.
You can also check our review of visually strong films like 8 Vasanthalu and Thetta.
Music Review
Music is one of the best parts of Saiyaara. The songs are soft, romantic, and full of feeling. The title track “Saiyaara” is already popular on social media.
Other songs like “Tum Hi Se Hai” and “Raat Bhar” are getting good response. Singers have done a great job and lyrics touch your heart.
Music reminds you of past Mohit Suri films like Aashiqui 2 and Ek Villain.
Verdict
Saiyaara is a soft, emotional romantic drama. It may not be for those who like fast action or thrillers. But for people who enjoy love stories with heart, this film is a sweet experience.
The performances are good, music is soulful, and the story is simple but emotional.
We give Saiyaara a 4.1 out of 5 for its honesty, music, and feelings.
Also read our reviews on other romantic and drama films like Costao and Kesari Veer.
Watch and Download on OTT After Release
As of now, the movie is only released in theatres. But after some time, it will be available on an OTT platform.
Most Yash Raj Films movies come on Amazon Prime Video or Netflix, so Saiyaara may also release on one of them.
We will update this section once the official OTT link is available.
Until then, you can watch more reviews on our site like Raid 2, Jinn Pet, or DNA.
Written by Altamash Shaikh
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