The first look of Tamasha was leaked to Mumbai Mirror. In the picture, Deepika and Ranbir look radiant and carefree. The picture, from a shoot in Corsica, reiterates the easy camaraderie that the two, who were once in a relationship, share, despite having moved on in real life. A source has been quoted in the Mumbai Mirror report as saying that, "The chemistry which was evident duringYeh Jawaani Hai Deewaniis sizzling again and the happiness is reflected on their faces."Tamasha's script has been heavily guarded but it has been learnt that RK plays a free-spirited nomad in the film who likes to spread happiness and wanders from place to place. Along the way, he bumps into Deepika's character, who, like him, is a fan of the French comic series,Asterix, which is set in Corsica. Together, they set out to explore the picturesque French island, staging dramatic plays and falling passionately in love. "It's a journey which is some what close to their real life journey as couple and individuals," adds the source.

It is being rumoured that many questioned Deepika Padukone's timing of thePikusuccess bash that came within days of Ranbir Kapoor'sBombay Velvetdebacle. In a Mumbai Mirror report, she insists that the party was a last-minute idea, with calls going out only the night before. She points out that all theBombay Velvetmakers, Anurag Kashyap, Madhu Mantena and Vikas Bahl-were there. She has been quoted in the report as saying that, "Only Vikramaditya Motwane was away in Cannes. I also invited Ranbir and Katrina (Kaif) but I can understand them not wanting to party since I've gone through similar phases in my career. I will never do anything to hurt Ranbir. He'd talk to me about Bombay Velvet during Tamasha, admitted it was a difficult character even for a brilliant actor like him. I've yet to see the film but it belonged to friends of mine and I empathise with their pain, I think the negativity surrounding it is unfair." [sic]

Deepika has also claimed that she will always work with Ranbir.