Madirakshi & Rohit's 'Sairaab' Opens To LOW TRPS; Analysing Reasons Behind Show Failing To Click With Viewers

Comparisons To Saiyyara Started Before The Show Even Began:

One of the biggest talking points surrounding Sairaab was the comparison with Saiyyara. From the title itself to the rockstar angle in the story, viewers were quick to point out similarities. The first look poster only added fuel to the discussion, with many social media users noting how closely it reminded them of the popular film.

The problem with such comparisons is that they create expectations that are difficult to match. Instead of discussing what Sairaab had to offer as a standalone show, conversations largely revolved around how similar it looked to something audiences had already seen. When viewers start a show with comparisons already in mind, it becomes harder for the story to establish its own identity. The audience ends up looking for similarities instead of getting invested in the characters and plot. That can be a major hurdle, especially during the crucial opening week.

The Lead Pair's Chemistry Has Not Clicked Yet:

Chemistry between the lead actors is often the backbone of a romantic drama. In the case of Sairaab, that connection has not come across strongly so far.

Of course, it is unfair to make a final judgment after just one week. Many successful television couples have taken time to grow on audiences. However, first impressions matter. From the initial episodes, the interactions between the leads have felt slightly forced rather than natural. The emotional moments have not yet delivered the kind of spark that makes viewers root for a pair.

When romance forms the core of a story, audiences need to feel invested in the relationship. If that emotional pull is missing in the early stages, viewers often move on to other shows that offer stronger engagement from the start.

A Storyline That Feels Familiar:

Another challenge for Sairaab is that the central premise feels very familiar. Television audiences have already seen similar stories in shows like Kehta Hai Dil Jee Le Zara and Aapke Aaajane Se. Even on OTT platforms, viewers have consumed several versions of relationship dramas that explore unconventional romances and emotional struggles.

That does not mean familiar stories cannot work. Many successful shows are built on tried and tested concepts. The difference lies in presentation. Audiences today are looking for a fresh treatment, unexpected twists, and characters that feel unique.

So far, Sairaab has not offered enough novelty to separate itself from earlier shows. As a result, some viewers may feel they already know where the story is headed, reducing the excitement to tune in every day.

The Typical Evil Mother In Law Formula Returns:

Television's long standing obsession with turning the mother in law into the villain continues in Sairaab. Once again, viewers are being presented with the familiar daughter in law versus mother in law conflict.

The problem is not the conflict itself. Family drama has always been a part of Indian television. The issue is that the trope has been repeated so many times that it now feels predictable. Modern audiences are increasingly looking for layered characters and realistic family dynamics. They want relationships that feel genuine rather than black and white.

Unfortunately, Sairaab falls back on a formula that has been seen countless times before. Instead of offering something fresh, it seems to revisit a track that many viewers are already tired of watching.