“Saat Samundar” 2.0 Fails to Impress: Netizens React

TNew Delhi, December 24, 2025: he internet has voiced a loud and clear “no” to the latest Bollywood remake. Ahead of the release of the romantic comedy “Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri”, the makers dropped “Saat Samundar Paar 2.0”, featuring Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday. Instead of fueling excitement, the track has sparked a wave of criticism from fans who are pleading with Bollywood to “stop the nonsense.”

A Classic “Ruined”?

The original Saat Samundar Paar from the 1992 film Vishwatma is a cult classic. Sung by Sadhana Sargam and picturised on the late Divya Bharti, its high-energy disco beats remain a staple at Indian weddings and parties.

In contrast, the 2.0 version—sung by Karan Nawani—takes a sharp turn into “soft ballad” territory. The music video features Kartik Aaryan performing sleek, hip-hop-inspired moves alongside the famous Norwegian dance crew, Quick Style, in a pre-wedding setting. While the choreography is polished, fans feel the “soul and energy” of the original have been sucked out.

Netizens Lash Out

Social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram were flooded with negative reviews almost immediately after the song’s release on December 22, 2025.

• “Stop this nonsense” and “Kuch toh original kar le” (Do something original) were among the top trending comments.
• One user lamented, “You managed to turn a banger into a ghazal. Why mess with perfection?”
• Others pointed out that no one could match the charm of Divya Bharti, with many sharing clips of the 1992 original to highlight the vast difference in “vibe.”

Even the inclusion of Quick Style—usually a guaranteed hit with Gen-Z—couldn’t save the track. Some fans went as far as saying the collaboration “downmarketed” the global dance icons by placing them in a lackluster remix.

Legal Clouds Looming

The backlash isn’t just limited to social media. The song is currently at the center of a major legal battle. Trimurti Films, the original producers of Vishwatma, filed a copyright infringement suit against Dharma Productions, Saregama, and rapper Badshah (who is also associated with the film’s music).

The producers claimed the song was used without proper authorization and sought ₹10 crore in damages. However, in a recent update on December 23, 2025, the Bombay High Court declined to grant an immediate stay on the song, allowing the film’s release to proceed as planned for Christmas Day.

The Road Ahead

Directed by Sameer Vidwans, Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri marks the reunion of Kartik and Ananya after Pati Patni Aur Woh. While the film’s trailer initially promised a breezy, old-school rom-com, the “Saat Samundar” controversy has cast a shadow over its final promotional push.

As the film heads to theaters on December 25, it remains to be seen if the “viral chemistry” of the lead pair can overcome the “remake fatigue” currently gripping the audience.