Bollywood's latest surprise? The Sanam Teri Kasam re-release has created a frenzy, but the real drama isn't just on-screen¡ªit's in the theatre reactions to two very different actors. Harshvardhan Rane and Veer Pahariya both stepped into cinemas expecting love, but only one of them got what they hoped for.
Harshvardhan, whose 2016 romantic drama Sanam Teri Kasam made a grand return to theatres, received an overwhelming response from fans. Videos of the screening showed audiences losing their minds, cheering, and showering him with adoration. The crowd's energy was infectious, and social media users couldn't stop gushing over the love for the film.
One Reddit user summed it up perfectly: This is what true audience appreciation looks like. Bollywood has been missing this kind of craze lately. Another echoed the sentiment, saying, You can literally feel their excitement through the screen!
Meanwhile, things weren't as rosy for Veer Pahariya. The Sky Force actor also attempted a theatre visit, but let's just say it didn't hit the same. Unlike Harshvardhan's electrifying welcome, Veer's presence left audiences¡ well, unfazed. Some were even visibly annoyed by the interruption. The internet had a field day roasting the moment, with one user commenting, Bro thought he was gonna get a hero's welcome, but the audience was just trying to enjoy the movie in peace. Ouch.
Another particularly savage remark read, If I was in his PR team, I would have never posted this. The internet doesn't hold back, does it?
The re-release of Sanam Teri Kasam has been nothing short of a redemption arc for Harshvardhan. Despite its underwhelming box office performance in 2016, the film has now crossed its original earnings within just two days, collecting Rs 9.50 crore and even surpassing some of the latest Bollywood releases.
In an interview, Harshvardhan reflected on this unexpected second chance, saying that he finally understood what Shah Rukh Khan meant in Om Shanti Om¡ªAgar sab thik na ho toh woh the end nahi, picture abhi baaki hai mere dost. Looks like Bollywood's underdog just got his moment, and we're here for it!