Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday’s Croatia Shoot Sparks Troll Fest; Netizens Compare Duo to ‘Lite’ Versions of Deepika-Ranbir

June 19, 2025: Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday, who were last seen sharing screen space in Pati Patni Aur Woh (2019), are currently in Croatia filming their next romantic drama under Dharma Productions titled Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri. While fans were excited about the reunion of this charming duo, a fresh wave of social media trolling has taken over after unseen pictures from their set surfaced online.

Earlier this month, Kartik had officially introduced Ananya as his co-star in the film by sharing a bold teaser image — the two locking lips behind a passport. Just last night, the actor shared a heartwarming wrap-up video of Ananya’s schedule, where the pair are seen dancing to their popular song Dheeme Dheeme, sparking nostalgia and admiration among fans.

However, the mood shifted when leaked behind-the-scenes stills from their shoot in Croatia began circulating. In these images, Kartik is seen sporting spiky hair and sunglasses, while Ananya appears in a vibrant neon pink outfit, feather earrings, and newly added honey-blonde highlights. Their bronzed, tanned appearances suggest the images were captured during a song sequence.

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Rather than focusing on their on-screen chemistry, a section of the internet took to trolling the actors for their stylised looks. Many drew comparisons to Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone, commenting that Kartik and Ananya looked like “budget” or “lite” versions of the former couple, who were once known for their sizzling on-screen chemistry in films like Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and Tamasha.

Despite the backlash, loyal fans came to the duo’s defense, praising their easy camaraderie and visuals that hint at an entertaining musical number. Some also noted that the quirky styling may be contextually relevant to the film’s narrative or simply part of the shoot’s artistic direction.

Kartik and Ananya’s upcoming film, which marks another youthful rom-com under Karan Johar’s banner, is expected to release in early 2026.