The recent viral photos of Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday from the sets of Dharma’s upcoming film Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri have sparked a heated discussion online, with fans and critics alike dissecting every small detail from their new looks.
Some drew comparisons to Kartik’s hairstyle looking awfully similar to iconic TV character Jethalal when he was electrocuted, while Ananya’s bronzed-up, glam look was compared to Deepika Padukone’s style in films like Cocktail and Pathaan.
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While the overall reaction is a mix of amusement and skepticism, the conversation quickly shifted to what stars these days require to achieve stardom in Bollywood.
Kartik has often been labeled as the “next big star,” but viewers feel that his actual acting skills don’t quite match up to the title.
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His breakout films, like Pyaar ka Punchnama and Sonu ke Titu Ki Sweety, were moderate successes, and even his recent hit Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 was widely speculated to be a cash grab on nostalgia. So why is it that the narrative around him is often showcased as a rising blockbuster star?
These accusations aren’t limited to Kartik. Ananya Panday, his co-star in the upcoming film, has faced similar accusations of being a PR-driven talent instead of a performance-oriented star.
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Both have previously worked on Pati, Patni aur Woh, which also received an average rating from critics as well as audiences. Yet, both continue to enjoy the spotlight thanks to their immaculate PR team and influential industry connections.
As TMMTMTTM gears up for release, the big question is, can Kartik and Ananya break free from these accusations of being “PR products” and truly deliver a film that entertains? Or will this be another shiny Dharma production film that relies on hype instead of substance?
Whatever might be the case, this film may well decide the career trajectory for both stars (and their PR teams).
