YJHD's re-release sparks nostalgia, fans demand rom-com revival: 'Sick of larger-than-life, pan-India films'

As Bollywood films make a comeback on the big screen, 2013's Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani has joined the re-release party. The film hit select theaters today, and trade reports say it's already sold over 26,000 tickets! For the die-hard fans, this movie had it all¡ªlove, adventure, wanderlust, and, of course, those iconic songs!

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YEH JAWAANI HAI DEEWANI (RE-RELEASE) - 26,000 TICKETS SOLD IN NATIONAL CHAINS#YehJawaaniHaiDeewani hits the bullseye at the box office yet again. The film sells 26,000 tickets in the top 3 national chains - PVRInox & Cinepolis - in its re-release. #RanbirKapoor, &¡­ pic.twitter.com/mQdLcuY24I

¡ª Himesh (@HimeshMankad) January 2, 2025

Fans are reminiscing about Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani on X, with many sharing their love for the iconic film.

One fan wrote, "It's magic... Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani isn't just a movie, it's a feeling. People want to relive that magic!"

It¡¯s magic,, yeh jawani hai deewani is not just a film,, It's a feeling,, people want to relive the magic of the movie ??

¡ª Subro Sing (@subrosingha) January 2, 2025

Others praised Deepika Padukone's grace while playing Naina.

Deepika Padukone as Naina Talwar ?? pic.twitter.com/BrWr3ziTdF

¡ª ????? (@pinkhealthgurl) January 3, 2025

Deepika Padukone¡¯s grace as Naina makes it most special movie #DeepikaPadukone

¡ª Vishal_V_arun (@vishalvarun15) January 3, 2025

Another shared how the cast perfectly clicked, saying, "Bunny, Naina, Adi, and Avi are like garlic bread¡ªthey just go together so well."

Romcoms, with charming leads that work together! Bunny Naina Adi and Avi are like the recipe of garlic bread. They just go together so well. Need more of Deepika and Ranbir. Best chemistry of this gen! Bollywood needs it.

¡ª Amrita ???? (@x_forevermore) January 3, 2025

Some also pointed out the success of rom-coms, with one user noting, "Most romantic films are doing well, but I hope the industry doesn't copy South Indian trends and churn out cheap films."

Most of the romantic relationship releases are working well, it's the signal to the industry, hope they don't look at south for inspiration and make chapri films

¡ª JoyBoy (@watcher_010) January 2, 2025

Another user said, "Nostalgia and FOMO are driving the buzz, not just the demand for rom-coms."

Nostalgia and FOMO are what is working for it, not necessarily about demand for romcoms.

¡ª SB08 (@SB08____) January 3, 2025

Comparing it to the recent film Baby John, a fan quipped, "Ranbir Kapoor's 11-year-old movie is outselling Varun Dhawan's Baby John at the box office. Atlee says Varun is the next superstar¡ªwell, that doesn't seem true if he can't even hit a 20 crore opening!"

Ranbir Kapoor ki 11 saal pehle release hui movie ki ticket selling Varun Dhawan ki baby john se zyada hai aur Atlee bolta hai Varun Dhawan will be the next superstar like Ranbir Kapoor.20 CRS ka opening nhi de pata hai woh bolta khud ko superstar ??????

¡ª Akash Mandal (@AkashManda87683) January 2, 2025

And as one fan perfectly put it, "We need to bring rom coms back man! Come on. Bring back good music, decent writing- no one is expecting too much!"

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Another echoed the sentiment, adding, "Just a feel good, comforting film. I'm sick of the larger than life, 'Pan-India' films. It'll have all the big actors, director with good track record, big production house, top class music director; yet they don't quite hit the note."

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