Cringe videos take over internet after Saiyaara release; man watching film with IV drip goes viral

Iraa Paul | Jul 22, 2025, 11:28 IST
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The release of Saiyaara has triggered a flood of intense and dramatic fan reactions across social media. Viral clips show viewers sobbing uncontrollably, including one man hooked up to an IV drip while watching the film. Netizens are reacting with a mix of humor and disbelief, dubbing the trend as over-the-top and “cringe-worthy.”
If you're anywhere close to social media, then you probably know that the Saiyaara effect has gone too far, very far. The movie has been performing well at the box office, and lead actors Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda are being praised for their performances. Centered on themes of love, heartbreak, and other emotional elements, the film has left audiences crying, literally howling in theaters. What's more, viral videos on social media show a man watching the movie while on an IV drip. Clearly, the situation has spiraled, and here’s what’s happening on social media now.

Cringe videos take over internet after Saiyaara release


Ever since Saiyaara was released, people have been flocking to theaters to watch the movie. While some are watching it like regular viewers seated in their seats, others have taken things to a whole new level. In viral videos on social media, one man is seen on an IV drip, and some viewers appear so overwhelmed that they reportedly fainted. In several clips, people can be seen yelling and crying inconsolably while watching the film.

Take a look at the videos here:




Saiyaara box office collection day 4


Saiyaara has achieved an impressive milestone at the box office, raking in Rs 105.75 crore and surpassing the lifetime collections of films like Kesari Chapter 2 (Rs 92 crore) and Jaat (Rs 88 crore). Following its record-breaking debut as one of the top five opening weekends of 2025, the film now ranks as the seventh highest-grossing movie of the year.

What is the story of Saiyaara?


In the film, Ahaan Panday portrays Krish Kapoor, a rising musician whose raw talent and ambition thrust him into the unforgiving realities of today’s music industry. His life takes a turn when he crosses paths with Vaani Batra (played by Aneet Padda), a gifted and idealistic lyricist. Their partnership, initially rooted in music, soon transforms into a deep and emotionally charged romance.

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