In the age of endless scrolling and viral challenges, it seems Bollywood has taken a page straight from the social media playbook. A viral montage shared on
The explosive post, which garnered over 210,000 views, over 5,800 likes and hundreds of reposts in just a few hours, features a side-by-side video compilation that juxtaposes Kartik’s antics with famous viral clips. The montage humorously (and critically) suggests that the choreography team looked no further than TikTok and Instagram Reels for ideas. Here are some of the most popular comparisons circulating online:
These playful, exaggerated green and purple alien squat dances (a long-standing meme staple often set to tracks like Dame Tu Cosita, which mimicked the aura-cultivating boy’s hook step and even tried to mimic MJ style) appear to mirror many of the bizarre, low-to-the-ground sequences in Karthik’s performances. The original ‘Saat Samundar Paar’ from the 1992 film Vishwatma – starring Sunny Deol and the late Divya Bharti – was an energetic, foot-tapping classic, composed by Viju Shah and sung by Sadhna Sargam.
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Every step of Kartik Aryan’s Saat Samundar Paar is copied from all the viral memes
do something original brother pic.twitter.com/OnycPU5S6W– Sunanda Roy (@SaffronSunanda) 29 December 2025
The new version, sung by Karan Navani and featuring popular dance crew Quick Style, adopts a slower, more romantic feel in a pre-wedding celebration setting. While some fans appreciated the fresh style and the lead pair’s chemistry, the choreography has become a lightning rod for criticism. The reaction to this viral montage is no different. Since the song was released ahead of the film’s December 25 release, netizens have been flooded with comments like this on social media:
- “Do something original brother.”
- “Each step copied from Viral Reels”
- “This is the best way to remind us that the original cannot be copied.”
Aside from the controversy, the track has also faced varying criticisms for its overall execution, with some calling it unnecessary and poorly performed compared to the high-energy original. Earlier reports had highlighted additional issues, including a credit dispute from lyricist Anand Bakshi’s family and even a copyright battle involving the rights to the classic tune. This is not the first time that a meme-based drama has been introduced in a film.