At times when thrillers and murder mysteries are ruling the screens, the arrival of a film like Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri (TMMTMTTM) feels like a breath of fresh air. The Kartik Aaryan–Ananya Panday film’s trailer garnered a good response, considering they earlier cast magic with Pati Patni Aur Woh. Does TMMTMTTM live up to expectations? Let’s find out.
Story
Rehaan Malhotra, aka Ray (Kartik Aaryan), runs a wedding planning business with his mother (Neena Gupta). After successfully orchestrating an extravagant wedding, Ray travels to Croatia, where a chance encounter with Rumi (Ananya Panday), a writer, sparks an instant connection. Coincidences pile up as the two end up travelling together, sharing a yacht, and falling in love. However, their romance hits a roadblock when Rumi’s father meets with a serious accident, forcing her to reconsider her plans of moving to the US with Ray. Circumstances pull them apart, leaving their future uncertain. Will Ray and Rumi find their way back to each other and get their happily-ever-after? Watch the film to find out.
Review
Just like Satyaprem Ki Katha, Sameer Vidwans tries to convey an emotional and sensitive thought about how a boy can too leave his home and stay stay with girl’s family. The film also shines in its visuals. The scenic beauty Croatia is captured beautifully. The cinematography makes every frame feel alive.
The problems begin in the first half, which feels chaotic and overly convenient. Situations unfold to suit the leads rather than emerge organically, making the romance feel rushed and superficial. Kartik Aaryan’s trademark monologues, forced humour, and exaggerated SRK-style romantic gestures weigh the film down. The screenplay lacks coherence, and inconsistent character arcs make it difficult to emotionally invest in the story.
The second half shows marginal improvement, with a few emotional moments landing effectively. However, the film’s excessive runtime proves to be its biggest drawback. The screenplay feels all over the place with lousy writing. The inconsistency in character development also leaves viewers puzzled.
Despite attempts to evoke nostalgia through old songs and references, the emotional payoff never truly arrives. Even the music fails to leave a lasting impression, with the recreated Saat Samundar Paar falling particularly flat.
Performances
Kartik Aaryan usually woos us with his charm, but this time, he lacks spark. At one point, Ray says, “Mujhe pata hai main overacting kar raha hoon.” This is exactly what Kartik does throughout the film. From giving unsolicited gyaan and clichéd advice to an OTT attitude and trying hard to create SRK-style romance, his performance lacks originality and soul.
Ananya Panday, on the other hand, emerges as the film’s biggest surprise. She delivers a restrained and confident performance, excelling in emotional scenes. Her interactions with Jackie Shroff are among the film’s few genuinely moving moments. Unfortunately, strong supporting actors like Neena Gupta and Jackie Shroff are underutilised, leaving little impact.
All in all, the storytelling often feels scattered, and while the filmmaker tries to add emotional depth, it doesn’t really tug at the heartstrings. One truly needs guts pro max to watch this movie.
