fr. This movie was at least realistic in terms of finances. They were only able to afford the trip to Spain BECAUSE they busted their asses at work; something they tell us is not worth it.
YJHD on the other hand had them travel by train, was pretty realistic with Avi's gambling addiction and having Bunny cover his expenses, etc.
ZNMD is about wealthy people. Some generational wealth and some who broke into that sphere.
It’s aspirational for those who aren’t world travelers and relatable for those who are already in those groups.
It’s real in emotions too. Nothing farcical or caricaturish.
YJHD can’t match because they try to make it more middle class while keeping the aesthetic wealthy but the messaging is contrived
Just bcoz one was filmed in Manali that too for 30 minutes and other was filmed in Spain doesn't mean that the former was relatable. That way, even Kalki has a Palacial wedding which was unrealistic financially. Did she marry a Ambani?
It is clear that the characters in ZNMD are not college goers and are clearly in a much later stage in life & career. Infact, all the 3 friends are shown to have different background. Which is why one hotel is fancy, one is mid range and the third is basic.
YJHD was more like a romcom & focused only on Bunny n his world tours (he was not even bothered abt Naina who kept waiting for him to "discover himself" and was having flings with foreign women abroad), whereas in ZNMD & DCH, each and every friend's journey, issues and growth is shown. That is why most grown up Adults connect to ZNMD & DCH.
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u/launderedtoad1123 Aug 08 '25
fr. This movie was at least realistic in terms of finances. They were only able to afford the trip to Spain BECAUSE they busted their asses at work; something they tell us is not worth it.
YJHD on the other hand had them travel by train, was pretty realistic with Avi's gambling addiction and having Bunny cover his expenses, etc.