Trolls and memes on the over-the-top world of college romance in "Student Of The Year 2" (SOTY 2) followed soon after the film's trailer dropped on social media. Defending the film, its director and actors say the movie promotes sports and the world it shows is fictional.

Ananya, who is making her Bollywood debut with the film, said: "I love all the memes and trolls that are coming on my way... I think since 'Koffee With Karan', my expression became the subject of memes and I love sharing it with my friends. I put it on my social media stories. It is really funny... honestly."