Social media has been buzzing with a nostalgic twist as netizens draw amusing — and affectionate — comparisons between Brad Pitt’s F1 and Saif Ali Khan’s 2007 race-track drama Ta Ra Rum Pum.
What began as a series of memes, fan edits, and musical callbacks to the Rani Mukerji-starrer has now caught the attention of Siddharth Anand, the director of Ta Ra Rum Pum himself. Reacting to the ongoing praise and fan banter, Siddharth took to Twitter (now X) and wrote, “TaRaRumPum you lovely beast!” — sending fans into a frenzy.
One fan replied, “Way ahead of its time!” while another made a heartfelt appeal: “Ta Ra Rum Pum is your best-directed film. It truly deserves a sequel… this time, it’ll be a blockbuster!”
For those unfamiliar, Ta Ra Rum Pum follows Rajveer Singh aka RV, a stock car racer whose life takes a turn after a career-threatening accident. Though the film was a moderate box-office success in 2007, it earned cult status over the years due to its satellite popularity and iconic soundtrack.
Now with Brad Pitt’s F1 ruling the global box office — and boasting high-octane visuals and emotionally grounded racing drama — comparisons with Anand’s film are sparking an overdue appreciation for this YRF gem. Even if unintentional, the resemblance is making fans nostalgic, and Siddharth’s tweet has only added fuel to the fun.