Adarsh Gourav and Shanaya Kapoor’s Valentine’s survival thriller Tu Yaa Main, released February 13, 2026, has divided Twitter audiences. While some praise the “nail-biting second half” and chemistry, others slam it as a “weak remake” of Thai film The Pool with poor logic and stretched screenplay.
Tu Yaa Main: Film Essentials
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Release Date | February 13, 2026 (Valentine’s Day weekend) |
| Director | Bejoy Nambiar |
| Producers | Aanand L. Rai (Colour Yellow), Vinod Bhanushali |
| Lead Cast | Adarsh Gourav (Aala Flowpara), Shanaya Kapoor (Miss Vanity) |
| Supporting Cast | Parul Gulati, Mona Singh, Ansh Chopra |
| Based On | The Pool (2018 Thai film) |
| Runtime | 2 hours 25 minutes |
| Box Office Rival | O Romeo (Shahid Kapoor) |
Twitter’s Split Verdict
Positive Buzz: “Natural chemistry between #ShanayaKapoor and #AdarshGourav feels real, raw, refreshingly understated,” praised fans of their survival thriller chemistry. “Builds steadily, explodes into nail-biting second half,” noted one 4/5 reviewer. Karan Johar’s “NO CARDIO NEEDED” endorsement about needing extra BP medication added buzz.
Harsh Criticism: “Thai Film Ka Weak Remake! Save your money,” wrote disappointed viewers. “Logic mat dhundo” became common—critics highlighted forced romance and lack of survival tension. Harshest rating: 0.5/5—”Terrible screenplay, disaster verdict.” At 145 minutes, many felt it dragged unnecessarily.
The Plot & Consensus
Rapper Maruti “Aala Flowpara” (Adarsh) from Nallasopara and influencer Avani “Miss Vanity” (Shanaya) from Juhu collaborate, fall in love, but their Goa trip turns deadly when trapped in a 20-foot pool with a cunning crocodile.
Critics echo Twitter’s divide. Hollywood Reporter India praised refusal to patronize influencers, Koimoi called it “Bejoy’s best,” highlighting Phantom VFX. However, first half drags with typical romance before the interval twist. Adarsh received universal acclaim; Shanaya showed improvement from debut disaster Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan.
