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Tu Yaa Main
Theatrical release poster
Directed byBejoy Nambiar
Written byAbhishek Arun Bandekar
Story byHimanshu Sharma
Based onThe Pool
by Ping Lumpraploeng
Produced by
StarringAdarsh Gourav
Shanaya Kapoor
CinematographyRemy Dalai
Edited byPriyank Prem Kumar
Music bySongs:
Rai Harrie
Adarsh Gourav
Aditya N
Sez on the Beat
Dhruv Visvanath
Chaitanya Pandit
2Sharc
Pextyle
Score:
Prateek Rajagopal
Production
companies
Colour Yellow Productions
Bhanushali Studios Limited
Distributed byPVR Inox Pictures
Release date
  • 13 February 2026 (2026-02-13)
Running time
143 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Box officeest. ₹8.41 crore[2]

Tu Yaa Main (transl. You or me) is a 2026 Indian Hindi-language survival thriller film directed by Bejoy Nambiar and written by Abhishek Arun Bandekar from a story by Himanshu Sharma.[3] An official adaptation of the 2018 Thai film The Pool,[4] it is produced by Sharma and presenter Aanand L. Rai under Colour Yellow Media and Entertainment, and Vinod Bhanushali and Kamlesh Bhanushali under Bhanushali Studios. Starring Adarsh Gourav and Shanaya Kapoor in the lead roles, it follows a Mumbai-based influencer couple from opposite sides of the socioeconomic divide who must navigate their way out of an abandoned pool at a secluded resort in Goa when a crocodile enters the pool.[5]

The film was released theatrically on 13 February 2026, coinciding with the Valentine's Day weekend. It received mixed reviews from critics.[6]

Premise

Maruti "Aala Flowpara" Kadam, a rapper from Nalasopara, and Avani "Miss Vanity" Shah, a lifestyle influencer from Colaba, are two content creators from vastly different socio-economic backgrounds in Mumbai, who enter into a relationship, despite opposition from the latter’s family. During a getaway at a secluded resort in Goa, they find themselves trapped in an empty, deep swimming pool with a deadly crocodile. The film follows their desperate struggle for survival as they must outwit the predator and overcome their own differences to escape.

Cast

  • Adarsh Gourav as Maruti "Aala Flowpara" Kadam a.k.a. "Flo"
  • Shanaya Kapoor as Avani "Miss Vanity" Shah
    • Mahima Joshi as young Avani
  • Parul Gulati as Layla
  • Ansh Vikas Chopra as Fabric
  • Sanjay Appan as Jaggu
  • Ashok Kangude as Pintya
  • Kshitee Jog as Mrs. Kadam, Maruti's mother
  • Rajsi Kinjalaskar as Sonali Kadam
  • Amrutha Srinivasan as Tara Shah, Avani's sister
  • Rajat Kaul as Vikram, Tara's husband and Avani's brother-in-law
  • Rajendra Gupta as Tara's driver
  • Aditi Jain as Bindiya
  • Kannan Muthraj as Maruti's friend
  • Benjamin Yangal as Maruti's friend
  • Lil White as Maruti's friend
  • Saurabh Abhyankar as Maruti's friend
  • Arif Chaudhary as Maruti's friend
  • Driti Panchmatia as Maruti's friend

Special appearances

Production

Filming

Principal photography commenced in June 2025.[7][8] Filming concluded in November 2025.[9][10]

Music

Tu Yaa Main
Soundtrack album
Released9 February 2026
Recorded2025
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length28:48
LanguageHindi
LabelIshtar Music
Zee Music Company
External audio
audio icon Official Audio Jukebox on YouTube

The original score is composed by Prateek Rajagopal. The songs for the film were written by Rai Harrie, Adarsh Gourav, Aditya N, Sez on the Beat, Dhruv Visvanath, Chaitanya Pandit and 2Sharc, with lyrics written by David Klyton, Nishant Mohite, Aditya Vhatkar, Yogesh Kurme, Siddesh Jammi, Rai Harrie, Nitesh Patel, Chakori Dwivedi, 7Bantai’Z, Dhruv Visvanath, ÆbZee, Abhilasha Arun, Chaitanya Pandit, 2Sharc and Saurabh Abhyankar. The audio rights of the film were acquired by Zee Music Company. The first single, titled "Fame Us" was released on 16 January 2026.[11] The second single titled "Jee Liya" was released on 31 January 2026.[12] The third single titled "Naam Karu Bada" was released on 5 February 2026.[13]

The song "Aankhein Chaar" is a direct remix of the song "Chori Chori Yun Jab Ho" from the 1988 film Paap Ki Duniya sung by Kishore Kumar, composed by Bappi Lahiri and written by Anjaan. The remix was arranged and produced by Pextyle, and published by Ishtar Music.[14]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Fame Us"David Klyton, Nishant Mohite, Aditya Vhatkar, Yogesh Kurme, Siddesh Jammi, Rai Harrie, Nitesh PatelRai Harrie7Bantai'Z, Rai Harrie3:10
2."Jee Liya"Chakori DwivediAdarsh Gourav, Aditya NAdarsh Gourav, Lothika3:07
3."Naam Karu Bada"7Bantai'ZSez on the BeatAdarsh Gourav2:53
4."Get Your Party Started"Dhruv Visvanath, ÆbZee, Abhilasha ArunDhruv VisvanathDhruv Visvanath, Chhavi Sodhani, Pragya Sodhani3:19
5."Jee Liya (Reprise)"Chakori DwivediAdarsh Gourav, Aditya NAdarsh Gourav, Lothika3:57
6."MumBhai"Chaitanya Pandit, 2SharcChaitanya Pandit, 2SharcChaitanya Pandit, 2Sharc2:01
7."Chandni"David Klyton, Nitesh Patel, Nishant Mohite, Aditya Vhatkar, Yogesh Kurme, Siddesh JammiKataaksh, Aditya Bisht7Bantai'Z3:38
8."Aala Flowpara"Saurabh AbhyankarSez on the BeatAdarsh Gourav3:56
9."Aankhein Chaar"AnjaanPextyleKishore Kumar2:47
Total length:28:48

Release

Theatrical

Tu Yaa Main was released theatrically on 13 February 2026, coinciding with the Valentine's Day weekend.[15]

Home media

The post-theatrical digital streaming rights of the film were acquired by Netflix,[16] and the film began streaming on 10 April 2026.[17]

Reception

Rahul Desai of The Hollywood Reporter India stated that "It is silly, campy and perversely enjoyable and Come for the crocodile, stay for the humans."[18] Bryan Durham of Variety India writes in his review that "As much as that 145-minute runtime irks you, you get it. You’re on board with Nambiar’s vision all the way to the intermission and a bit beyond as well, if I’m being honest. But films of TYM’s ilk work better with tighter pacing. It already does a lot right. If only the self-indulgence could’ve been reined in."[19]

Rishabh Suri of Hindustan Times gave 3.5 stars out of 5 and said that "We don't see a lot of films like Tu Yaa Main being attempted in Bollywood and this one commits with sincerity."[20] Abhishek Srivastava of The Times of India rated it 3/5 stars and stated that "The film keeps you involved while it plays out, but if you value narrative cohesion, you may find yourself wishing the two halves had merged into a more unified whole."[21]

Anisha Rao of India Today gave 3 stars out of 5 and said that "Tu Yaa Main is a gripping thriller that fuses modern romance with edge-of-your-seat survival drama in Mumbai. With strong performances and a twist-filled story, it keeps you hooked, capturing fear, trust, and high-stakes tension in every scene."[22] Bollywood Hungama gave it 3 stars out of 5 and stated that "TU YAA MAIN is a decently made survival thriller that benefits from Bejoy Nambiar’s slick treatment, effective jump scares and sincere performances by Adarsh Gourav and Shanaya Kapoor."[23]

Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express gave 2 stars out of 5 and writes that "My tip: Skip the first half, and check into this survival drama just in time for the crocs and the chaos in order to clutch your Valentine. If you feel the need to."[24] Mayur Sanap of Rediff.com also gave 2 stars out of 5 and observed that "Tu Yaa Main feels rather indulgent for a survival drama. You can see where it's headed, and it just grows tiresome after a point."[25]

Hardika Gupta of NDTV rated it 2/5 stars and said that "To be fair, the second half is where the film marginally redeems itself."[26]

References

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  2. "Tu Yaa Main Box Office Collection". Bollywood Hungama. 14 February 2026. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
  3. "'Tu Yaa Main': Adarsh Gourav and Shanaya Kapoor's VIRAL collab turns deadly as 'love bites back'". The Times of India. 9 January 2026. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  4. "Bejoy Nambiar on Adarsh Gourav and Shanaya Kapoor's 'Tu Yaa Main': 'It's an Official Adaptation'". The Hollywood Reporter India. 5 February 2026. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
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  6. "Shanaya Kapoor and Adarsh Gourav to headline Bejoy Nambiar-Aanand L Rai's Tu Yaa Main; survival thriller locks Valentine's Day 2026". Bollywood Hungama. 11 March 2025. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
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  8. "Adarsh Gourav, Shanaya Kapoor's 'Tu Yaa Main' to begin shooting in June". Telegraph India. 20 May 2025. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  9. "Shanaya Kapoor and Adarsh Gourav wrap up 'Tu Yaa Main' on the actress' 26th birthday, Parul Gulati shares fun moments". The Times of India. 4 November 2025. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  10. "Tu Yaa Main: Bejoy Nambiar wraps up shoot of the film with Shanaya Kapoor and Adarsh Gourav on Halloween; "date-fright" film promises love and thrills". Bollywood Hungama. 5 November 2025. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  11. "Tu Yaa Main song Fame Us: Shanaya Kapoor, Adarsh Gourav groove to Mumbai's vibe". India Today. 16 January 2026. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  12. "Tu Yaa Main: Adarsh Gourav's song Jee Liya is a Gen Z Romance anthem that bridges two worlds". Mid Day. 31 January 2026. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  13. "Adarsh Gourav turns RAPPER for the first time with 'Naam Karu Bada' from 'Tu Yaa Main' ahead of the film's release". The Times of India. 6 February 2026. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  14. "One Croc, Two Lovers, and a Deadly Twist: 'Aankhein Chaar' from Tu Yaa Main drops just in time for Valentine's week". Bollywood Hungama. 9 February 2026. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
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  19. Durham, Bryan (13 February 2026). "'Tu Yaa Main' Review: This Adarsh Gourav-Shanaya Kapoor Croc-Horror Struggles With Its Own Coolness". Variety India. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
  20. Rishabh, Suri (13 February 2026). "Tu Yaa Main review: A pulpy survival thriller starring Adarsh Gourav and Shanaya Kapoor that bites harder than expected". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
  21. Srivastava, Abhishek (13 February 2026). "Tu Yaa Main Movie Review: A romance that slips into a deadly trap". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
  22. Rao, Anisha (13 February 2026). "Tu Yaa Main Review: Shanaya-Adarsh Gourav's thriller bites when you least expect it". India Today. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
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  24. Gupta, Shubhra (13 February 2026). "Tu Yaa Main movie review: Adarsh Gourav stays watchable as Shanaya Kapoor faces the real danger in Gen Z coded disaster movie". The Indian Express. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
  25. Sanap, Mayur (13 February 2026). "Tu Yaa Main Review: Adarsh Gourav-Shanaya Kapoor's Film Is Too Gimmicky". Rediff.com. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
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