Bollywood is no stranger to drama, but the buzz surrounding the upcoming release "Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri" (yes, try saying that three times fast!) has less to do with romance and more to do with a paycheck gone wild.
As Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday gear up for this Friday’s release, the film is dominating headlines for two explosive reasons: a massive alleged salary disparity and a remix that has music lovers covering their ears. From "pay parity" debates to "remix fatigue," here is why the internet is on fire.
The 10x Salary Gap: A Paycheck Gone Wild?
The chemistry between Kartik and Ananya might be the selling point of the film, but industry insiders have dropped a bombshell that threatens to overshadow the romance. Reports are swirling that Kartik Aaryan is taking home a paycheck 10 times larger than his leading lady, Ananya Panday.
Ouch.
In an era where the debate over pay parity in Bollywood is hotter than ever, this staggering disparity has netizens raising their eyebrows. While male leads traditionally command higher fees due to box office pull, a 10x gap is being called out as excessive by critics and fans alike. Is it fair market value for Kartik’s stardom, or is it another example of the industry's wage gap problem? Social media is currently divided, with fans demanding an explanation for such a massive difference in remuneration for a rom-com where both stars share the screen equally.
'Saat Samundar Paar' 2.0: A Remix Gone Wrong
If the wage gap drama wasn't enough, the makers decided to drop a 2.0 version of the iconic 90s track "Saat Samundar Paar"—and let’s just say, the internet is not impressed.
Remixes are a staple in modern Bollywood, but this one seems to have struck a raw nerve. Trolls are having a field day, flooding the comments section with memes and sharp critiques. One viral comment summed up the collective sentiment perfectly: “This is the best way to remind us that originals can't be copied.”
Die-hard fans of the original track feel the new version lacks the soul and energy of the classic, labeling it yet another victim of the "remix factory" culture.
Will Controversy Fuel the Box Office?
Despite the backlash, the old saying goes: Any publicity is good publicity.
With the movie title trending alongside keywords like "Kartik Aaryan fees" and "Saat Samundar remix," visibility for the film is at an all-time high. The question remains: Will the movie survive the backlash, or will the controversy drown out the romance?
We will find out when "Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri" hits theaters this Friday.
