India, Aug. 8 -- Mohit Suri's romantic drama Saiyaara is enjoying a dream run at the box office, having crossed Rs.500 crore globally. Featuring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda in lead roles, it has emerged as one of the year's biggest hits. However, amid the applause, a controversy has surfaced, with a section of viewers alleging that Saiyaara is lifted from the Korean classic A Moment to Remember.

Now, the film's writer, Sankalp Sadanah, has addressed the comparisons for the first time. Speaking to trade analyst Komal Nahta, Sankalp dismissed the plagiarism claims and urged audiences to form their own opinions.

"Honestly, so much has already been said about this. All I can say is - the Korean film is out there, and so is Saiyaa...