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Saiyaraa comes across as a heartfelt yet heavily inspired romantic drama that feels like a cinematic blend of three well-known films across different languages. The emotional journey of the male lead becoming a superstar after losing his love strongly mirrors Rockstar (2011), where grief fuels creative brilliance. A major part of the story unfolds in a remote, serene location reminiscent of Shankar's I (2015), suggesting the characters' need for escape and transformation. But the most striking parallel is with 50 First Dates (2004), where the female lead suffers from Alzheimer's-like memory loss, forgetting the hero each day, while he patiently reminds her of their bond - a direct emotional echo of Henry and Lucy's story. While Saiyaraa succeeds in delivering powerful performances, beautiful visuals, and a touching storyline, its lack of originality is hard to ignore. The film, though emotionally moving, seems more like a curated homage to its cinematic predecessors than a standalone masterpiece.