New behind-the-scenes images of Ananya Panday and Kartik Aaryan from the upcoming romantic drama Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri have gone viral online—and the reaction has been far from glowing. The duo is currently filming in Croatia, and the leaked visuals from the sets, showing them in heavily tanned avatars with drastically altered hairstyles, have stirred a heated debate on Reddit and other social platforms.
🔥 A Complete Makeover—for Better or Worse?
In the viral photos:
- Ananya Panday appears significantly tanned, with golden and light brown highlights in her voluminous hair—a stark contrast to her look in the film’s initial announcement.
- Kartik Aaryan sports a nearly mohawk-style haircut, with a sharp fade and spiky crown, coupled with a visibly tanned skin tone.
The duo’s transformed appearances have confused fans, with many unsure if the tan is intentional for their characters or simply bad lighting. Either way, the reactions online have leaned largely negative.
🗣️ What Are Fans Saying?
The internet didn’t hold back:
- “It is fake tan,” one user claimed.
- “Kartik is giving Jethalal hairstyle energy 😭,” joked another.
- “Kartik Aaryan looks like a 50-year-old’s idea of what a youngster looks like 🤣.”
Ananya, in particular, drew comparisons to Deepika Padukone:
- “The Deepikafication of Ananya.”
- “Ananya Panday looks so Deepikafied.”
- “She has tanned her skin 10x to look like DP. The hair colour, make-up… it’s not working.”
Another sarcastic quip? “Ananya Patani?”
🎬 Film Update: Schedule Wrap
Amid the noise, it’s confirmed that Ananya Panday has completed her shooting schedule, while Kartik Aaryan continues filming in Europe. Despite the divided response to their looks, excitement remains high for the film, which is set to release in 2026.
📌 About the Film
Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri is a romantic drama that reunites Kartik and Ananya, last seen together in Pati Patni Aur Woh. Directed by Aarav Desai, the film aims to explore identity, memory, and unconventional romance with a European backdrop.
While the new looks may not have landed well with fans just yet, the film still has time to win them over—after all, final judgment usually comes with the trailer.
