If you thought the "Sara-Kartik" or "Ananya-Kartik" chapters were dramatic, wait until you hear about the "Goa Mystery Girl" saga!
The "Detective" Fans Strike Again
It all started harmlessly enough. Kartik posted a dreamy photo of himself lounging on a beach bed in Goa to ring in the New Year. But eagle-eyed fans noticed something... familiar. A UK-based teenager named Karina Kubiliute posted a photo from the exact same spot—same beach bed, same orange towel, same volleyball court in the background. Coincidence? The internet doesn't think so!
The Controversy: "She's Only 17?!"
The rumour mill went into overdrive when netizens dug up old posts suggesting Karina might be just 17 or 18 years old.
The Backlash: Social media immediately started trolling the 35-year-old actor, with some calling him "India's Leonardo DiCaprio."
The Unfollow: As soon as the "underage" rumours started trending this morning, Kartik reportedly unfollowed Karina on Instagram.
"Damage control mode on?" asked one user on X. "Unfollowing her just confirms something was up!"
Bad Timing for Romance?
This controversy couldn't have come at a worse time. Kartik is currently dealing with the box office failure of Tu Meri..., which has crashed with just ₹32 Crore in collections. Insiders say his team is frantic to bury this story and shift the focus back to his work, but the "Goa Vacation" memes are spreading faster than Dhurandhar's collection!
The Ex-Files: Tara & Triptii
Before this "Mystery Girl" drama, Kartik was heavily linked to Tara Sutaria (rumored for Aashiqui 3) and had a reported fallout with Triptii Dimri post-Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. Is this new link-up real, or just a holiday friendship blown out of proportion?
SantaBanta Verdict: Whether they were dating or just "beach buddies," the timing is messy. Kartik, maybe next time check the ID (and the background) before posting?
