Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa’s Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat has become the surprise hit of the season. Since its release, the film has crossed Rs. 40 crore, sparking intense debate about the rise of toxic love stories in Indian cinema.
Many viewers are questioning why such a problematic portrayal of romance is being celebrated. Some blame Saiyaara for starting the trend of “sad lover boy” films that glorify obsession under the name of love.
According to this section of fans, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat thrives on the same formula that Saiyaara popularised — a tragic, emotionally unstable hero who can’t handle rejection. They argue that Saiyaara paved the way for such stories to succeed commercially.
On the other hand, fans of Saiyaara disagree. They insist that their film told a simple, emotional story of young love, not an obsessive or toxic one. They believe comparing the two is unfair and misleading.
They point out that Saiyaara featured a kind, sensitive male lead, unlike the possessive and controlling hero in Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat. For them, both films may deal with heartbreak, but the emotion and intent are worlds apart.
While Saiyaara explored youthful passion with innocence, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat dives into a darker side of love, showing how obsession can destroy relationships. One celebrates vulnerability; the other exposes instability.
The growing debate only proves how audiences are now rethinking what kind of love stories they want to watch — and whether toxic relationships are being mistaken for passionate ones.
