Tamannaah Dazzles But 'Do You Wanna Partner' Story Crashes Without Brains

Tamannaah Bhatia shines in her new series Do You Wanna Partner, which follows Shikha as she tries to revive her late father’s craft beer dream. Alongside her best friend Anahita (Diana Penty), she faces the challenges of running a brewery in a male-dominated industry. The premise is promising, and Tamannaah brings sincerity to her role, making her performance stand out even when the story falters.

But the plot quickly loses sense. Anahita, mistaken for a man during business calls, invents the alter ego “David Jones” and ropes in rookie actor Dylan Thomas (Jaaved Jaaferi) to play along. A gangster suddenly offers a ₹2-crore loan, and a series of improbable events follow. Investors appear without reason, marketing campaigns go viral overnight, and Dylan’s character suddenly becomes a liquor baron online. The story abandons logic at almost every turn, leaving viewers in a constant state of confusion.

The cast is the series’ strongest point. Tamannaah carries Shikha with conviction, and Diana balances humor, friendship, and her David Jones persona effectively. Nakuul Mehta is charming as Bobby, the single father and brewer. Shweta Tiwari is fiery as gangster Laila, while Rannvijay Singha adds charm despite limited screen time. Jaaved Jaaferi and Neeraj Kabi, however, are underused, with their roles reduced to caricatured slapstick.

The thought of women stepping into a traditional industry is exciting, but things don’t always go smoothly. Do You Wanna Partner has eight episodes, each around 30 to 40 minutes, and it feels really chaotic, full of overused ideas, and sometimes silly. Even so, the actors bring a lot of energy, and the story keeps surprising you. There aren’t always clear explanations, but the acting and the fun factor make the show feel messy, entertaining, and strangely engaging.