What is Do You Wanna Partner?
Do You Wanna Partner? is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama series produced by Dharmatic Entertainment (Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, and Apoorva Mehta) that premiered on Amazon Prime Video.
It stars Tamannaah Bhatia and Diana Penty as the two leads, portraying best friends Shikha and Anahita who decide to launch a craft beer / brewery start-up. The show explores their ups and downs: negotiating family pressures, getting investors, dealing with the hurdles in a male-dominated industry, and also balancing friendship, romance, and self-doubts.
The series has 8 episodes with runtimes between ~35-46 minutes each.
OTT Release: When and Where
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Do You Wanna Partner? will launch on Prime Video on September 12, 2025.
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It will be available in India and across 240+ countries and territories.
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The show is directed by Archit Kumar and Collin D’Cunha. Writers are Nandini Gupta, Aarsh Vora, and Mithun Gongopadhyay; creators include Mithun Gongopadhyay and Nishant Nayak.
What Works & What Doesn’t — Review
Based on early reviewer feedback, here’s a look at the strengths and weaker spots of Do You Wanna Partner?
Strengths
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Lead performances: Both Tamannaah Bhatia and Diana Penty get credit for bringing credibility to their roles. Their chemistry and portrayal of ambition + vulnerability are often praised.
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Relatable theme: Female entrepreneurship, struggle in male-dominated spaces, hustling, jugaad, ambition — these resonate with a lot of viewers, especially in urban India.
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Humor & warmth: Its light-hearted comedy, quirky situations, interspersed with emotional moments, gives it a charm. Some side characters also stand out (e.g. Jaaved Jaaferi, Neeraj Kabi) for their roles.
Weaknesses
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Pacing & tonal shifts: Reviewers note that while the series starts strong in comedy and ambition, some episodes slow down, especially when moving into more serious emotional territory. These shifts sometimes feel abrupt.
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Predictability & convenience in plot: A few story arcs are considered obvious; problems are often resolved rather conveniently, reducing tension. Some character arcs and supporting characters are under-developed.
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Artificial gloss / over-polished look: As with many OTT productions with high production values, there’s a comment that some of the settings, costumes, dialogues feel more styled than gritty or realistic. While visually pleasing, it may distance some viewers seeking more raw storytelling.
Verdict
Overall, Do You Wanna Partner? is a worthwhile watch especially if you enjoy stories about female friendship, start-ups, unconventional business ideas, or light drama-comedy blends. It isn’t perfect, and its dramatic moments can feel a bit forced, but the leading duo and the vibe generally carry it well.
If rating out of 5, many critics have given it ~ 3.5/5 for its charm, performances, and theme.
