Triptii Dimri’s link to viral meme sparks buzz: Is Sam Merchant throwing shade at Kartik Aaryan?

In a surprising turn of social media events, Sam Merchant, the rumoured boyfriend of actress Triptii Dimri, has stirred attention with his cheeky reaction to a viral meme trolling Kartik Aaryan's rugged look from his upcoming Anurag Basu film. The post, which compared Kartik's heavily bearded avatar to a "bhikhari" (beggar), humorously pointed out how the actor kept creating hype with his unkempt look, while Saiyaara quietly swept the box office with over Rs 150 crore in just a week.

The meme read, "Bhai pura time bhikhari look mai hype banata reh gaya, udhar Saiyaara ne baazi maar li," and Sam couldn't resist dropping a series of grinning emojis in the comments, one gesture that's now grabbing all the eyeballs. Fans were quick to decode it as a subtle dig, especially in the context of Triptii and Kartik's recent onscreen collaboration in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3.

Triptii and Kartik were earlier said to have shared warm vibes on set, but now whispers of a possible rift have surfaced. The brewing tension seems to have escalated ever since the release of Saiyaara, which stars Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda in lead roles. The film's emotional depth, musical soul, and intense heartbreak theme have been compared to Aashiqui 2, placing it in the same genre space as Kartik's untitled film with Sreeleela, also a musical romantic drama, helmed by Anurag Basu.

With Saiyaara dominating the charts and hearts, Kartik's film, initially believed to be Aashiqui 3, is facing unexpected comparisons. Though it's slated for a Diwali 2025 release, there's already chatter about possible delays, and the shadow of Saiyaara's success looms large.

As Kartik stays silent and Triptii steers clear of the buzz, Sam's subtle reaction has only added fuel to the ongoing gossip, prompting fans to speculate whether it's a coincidence or a calculated jab. Whether it was lighthearted or loaded, one thing's for sure, Saiyaara isn't just affecting the charts, it's reshaping industry conversations.