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{{Short description|2026 Indian film by Bejoy Nambiar}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2026}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2026}}
{{Infobox film
| image = Tu Yaa Main film poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Bejoy Nambiar]]
| writer = Abhishek Arun Bandekar
| story = [[Himanshu Sharma]]
| producer = {{Plainlist|
* [[Aanand L. Rai]]
* Himanshu Sharma
* [[Vinod Bhanushali]]
* Kamlesh Bhanushali
}}
| starring = [[Adarsh Gourav]] Shanaya Kapoor
| narrator =
| cinematography = Remy Dalai
| editing = Priyank Prem Kumar
| music = '''Songs:''' Rai Harrie Adarsh Gourav Aditya N Sez on the Beat [[Dhruv Visvanath]] Chaitanya Pandit 2Sharc Pextyle '''Score:''' Prateek Rajagopal
| studio = [[Colour Yellow Productions]] Bhanushali Studios Ltd.
| distributor = [[PVR Inox Pictures]]
| released = {{Film date|2026|2|13|df=y}}
| runtime = 143 minutes<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/tu-yaa-main-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmta5ota4|title=''Tu Yaa Main'' (15) |website=[[British Board of Film Classification]] |date=11 February 2026 |access-date=12 February 2026}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget =
| gross = {{estimation}} {{INR|8.41 crore}}<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tu Yaa Main Box Office Collection|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/tu-yaa-main/box-office/|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=14 February 2026|access-date=14 February 2026}}</ref>
}}

'''''Tu Yaa Main''''' ({{Translation|You or me}}) is a 2026 Indian [[Hindi language|Hindi]]-language [[Survival film|survival]] [[Thriller film|thriller]] film directed by [[Bejoy Nambiar]].<ref>{{Cite web |title='Tu Yaa Main': Adarsh Gourav and Shanaya Kapoor's VIRAL collab turns deadly as 'love bites back'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/tu-yaa-main-adarsh-gourav-and-shanaya-kapoors-viral-collab-turns-deadly-as-love-bites-back/articleshow/126433848.cms |work=The Times of India|date=9 January 2026 |access-date=12 February 2026}}</ref> It is produced by [[Aanand L. Rai]], [[Himanshu Sharma]], [[Vinod Bhanushali]] and Kamlesh Bhanushali under the banner of [[Colour Yellow Productions]], Getaway Films and Bhanushali Studios. The film stars [[Adarsh Gourav]] and Shanaya Kapoor in the lead roles.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tu Yaa Main trailer: Shanaya Kapoor and Adarsh Gourav get trapped with a bloodthirsty crocodile, fight to survive|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/tu-yaa-main-trailer-shanaya-kapoor-and-adarsh-gourav-get-trapped-with-a-bloodthirsty-crocodile-fight-to-survive-watch-101769088933725.html |work=Hindustan Times|date=22 January 2026 |access-date=12 February 2026}}</ref> It is a remake of the 2018 Thai film ''[[The Pool (2018 film)|The Pool]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Bejoy Nambiar on Adarsh Gourav and Shanaya Kapoor's 'Tu Yaa Main': 'It's an Official Adaptation' |url=https://www.hollyreporterindia.com/features/insight/bejoy-nambiar-tu-yaa-main-official-adaptation |work=The Hollywood Reporter India |date=5 February 2026 |access-date=5 February 2026}}</ref>

The film was released theatrically on 13 February 2026, coinciding with the [[Valentine's Day]] weekend. It received mixed reviews from critics.<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 March 2025 |title=Shanaya Kapoor and Adarsh Gourav to headline Bejoy Nambiar-Aanand L Rai's Tu Yaa Main; survival thriller locks Valentine's Day 2026|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/shanaya-kapoor-adarsh-gourav-headline-bejoy-nambiar-aanand-l-rais-tu-yaa-main-survival-thriller-locks-valentines-day-2026/ |access-date=12 February 2026 |work=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref>

== Premise ==
Maruti "Aala Flowpara" Kadam, a rapper from Nalasopara, and Avani "Miss Vanity" Shah, a high-profile influencer, 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 estate, 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 rivalries to escape.

== Cast ==
{{Cast list|
* [[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'''
* [[Amruta Khanvilkar]] as Sulochana
* [[Parvathy Thiruvothu]] as the guest in Konkan Bay
* [[Shrikant Yadav]] as [[Police officer]] Tawde
}}

== Production ==
=== Filming ===
[[Principal photography]] commenced in June 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 May 2025 |title=Adarsh Gourav and Shanaya Kapoor to begin shooting for Bejoy Nambiar's Tu Yaa Main in June|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/adarsh-gourav-shanaya-kapoor-begin-shooting-bejoy-nambiars-tu-yaa-main-june/ |access-date=12 February 2026 |work=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/adarsh-gourav-to-begin-shooting-for-tu-yaa-main-in-june/cid/2100741 |title=Adarsh Gourav, Shanaya Kapoor's 'Tu Yaa Main' to begin shooting in June|work=Telegraph India|date=20 May 2025 |access-date=12 February 2026}}</ref> Filming concluded in November 2025.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/shanaya-kapoor-and-adarsh-gourav-wrap-up-tu-yaa-main-on-the-actress-26th-birthday-parul-gulati-shares-fun-moments/articleshow/125087740.cms |title=Shanaya Kapoor and Adarsh Gourav wrap up 'Tu Yaa Main' on the actress' 26th birthday, Parul Gulati shares fun moments|work=The Times of India|date=4 November 2025 |access-date=12 February 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/tu-yaa-main-bejoy-nambiar-wraps-shoot-film-shanaya-kapoor-adarsh-gourav-halloween-date-fright-film-promises-love-thrills/ |title=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|work=Bollywood Hungama|date=5 November 2025 |access-date=12 February 2026}}</ref>

== Music ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Tu Yaa Main
| type = soundtrack
| released = 9 February 2026
| recorded = 2025
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 28:48
| language = Hindi
| label = [[Zee Music Company]]
| misc = {{External media
| audio1 = {{YouTube|D8GWKccHbyY|Official Audio Jukebox}}
}}}}

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, 2Sharc and Pextyle, 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, Saurabh Abhyankar and [[Anjaan (lyricist)|Anjaan]]. The audio rights of the film were acquired by [[Zee Music Company]]. The first single, titled "Fame Us" was released on 16 January 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 January 2026 |title=Tu Yaa Main song Fame Us: Shanaya Kapoor, Adarsh Gourav groove to Mumbai's vibe|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/tu-yaa-main-song-fame-us-shanaya-kapoor-adarsh-gourav-groove-to-mumbai-vibe-2852976-2026-01-16 |access-date=12 February 2026 |website=India Today}}</ref> The second single titled "Jee Liya" was released on 31 January 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 January 2026 |title=Tu Yaa Main: Adarsh Gourav's song Jee Liya is a Gen Z Romance anthem that bridges two worlds|url=https://www.mid-day.com/amp/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/tu-yaa-main-adarsh-gouravs-song-jee-liya-captures-essence-of-modern-love-23614560 |access-date=12 February 2026 |website=Mid Day}}</ref> The third single titled "Naam Karu Bada" was released on 5 February 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 February 2026 |title=Adarsh Gourav turns RAPPER for the first time with 'Naam Karu Bada' from 'Tu Yaa Main' ahead of the film's release|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/adarsh-gourav-turns-rapper-for-the-first-time-with-naam-karu-bada-from-tu-yaa-main-ahead-of-the-films-release/articleshow/127973012.cms |access-date=12 February 2026 |website=The Times of India}}</ref>

The song "Aankhein Chaar" is a remake 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 (lyricist)|Anjaan]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/one-croc-two-lovers-deadly-twist-aankhein-chaar-tu-yaa-main-drops-just-time-valentines-week/|title=One Croc, Two Lovers, and a Deadly Twist: 'Aankhein Chaar' from Tu Yaa Main drops just in time for Valentine's week|work=Bollywood Hungama|date=9 February 2026|access-date=12 February 2026}}</ref>

{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 28:48
| title1 = Fame Us
| extra1 = 7Bantai'Z, Rai Harrie
| lyrics1 = David Klyton, Nishant Mohite, Aditya Vhatkar, Yogesh Kurme, Siddesh Jammi, Rai Harrie, Nitesh Patel
| music1 = Rai Harrie
| length1 = 3:10
| title2 = Jee Liya
| extra2 = Adarsh Gourav, Lothika
| lyrics2 = Chakori Dwivedi
| music2 = [[Adarsh Gourav]], Aditya N
| length2 = 3:07
| title3 = Naam Karu Bada
| extra3 = Adarsh Gourav
| lyrics3 = 7Bantai'Z
| music3 = Sez on the Beat
| length3 = 2:53
| title4 = Get Your Party Started
| extra4 = Dhruv Visvanath, Chhavi Sodhani, Pragya Sodhani
| lyrics4 = Dhruv Visvanath, ÆbZee, Abhilasha Arun
| music4 = [[Dhruv Visvanath]]
| length4 = 3:19
| title5 = Jee Liya (Reprise)
| extra5 = Adarsh Gourav, Lothika
| lyrics5 = Chakori Dwivedi
| music5 = Adarsh Gourav, Aditya N
| length5 = 3:57
| title6 = MumBhai
| extra6 = Chaitanya Pandit, 2Sharc
| lyrics6 = Chaitanya Pandit, 2Sharc
| music6 = Chaitanya Pandit, 2Sharc
| length6 = 2:01
| title7 = Chandni
| extra7 = 7Bantai'Z
| lyrics7 = David Klyton, Nitesh Patel, Nishant Mohite, Aditya Vhatkar, Yogesh Kurme, Siddesh Jammi
| music7 = Kataaksh, Aditya Bisht
| length7 = 3:38
| title8 = Aala Flowpara
| extra8 = Adarsh Gourav
| lyrics8 = Saurabh Abhyankar
| music8 = Sez on the Beat
| length8 = 3:56
| title9 = Aankhein Chaar
| extra9 = [[Kishore Kumar]]
| lyrics9 = [[Anjaan (lyricist)|Anjaan]]
| music9 = Pextyle
| length9 = 2:47
}}

== Release ==

=== Theatrical ===
''Tu Yaa Main'' was released theatrically on 13 February 2026, coinciding with the Valentine's Day weekend.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Tu Yaa Main teaser: Shanaya Kapoor, Adarsh Gourav deliver thrills |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/tu-yaa-main-teaser-101767961615371.html |work=Hindustan Times |date=9 January 2026 |access-date=5 February 2026}}</ref>

=== Home media ===
The post-theatrical digital streaming rights of the film were acquired by [[Netflix]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 January 2026 |last=Irani |first=Shaheen |title=Tu Yaa Main on OTT: Here's where you can stream Adarsh Gourav-Shanaya Kapoor's film post its theatrical release |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/tu-yaa-main-on-ott-heres-where-you-can-stream-adarsh-gourav-shanaya-kapoors-film-post-its-theatrical-release/85b2ac2a78435 |website=[[OTTplay]] |access-date=7 February 2026}}</ref> and the film began streaming on 10 April 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 April 2026 |last=Raghav |first=Vanshika |title=New Friday OTT Releases (April 10, 2026): Tu Yaa Main, O'Romeo, Thrash- 5 movies and TV shows coming on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar and more |url=https://www.wionews.com/photos/new-friday-ott-releases-april-10-2026-tu-yaa-main-o-romeo-thrash-5-movies-and-tv-shows-coming-on-netflix-prime-video-jiohotstar-and-more-1775721917722/1775721917723 |website=[[WION]] |access-date=12 April 2026}}</ref>

==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."<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 February 2026 |last=Desai |first=Rahul |title='Tu Yaa Main' Movie Review: Reels, Reptiles and a Fun Time at the Movies |url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/reviews/theatrical/shanaya-kapoor-adarsh-gourav-bring-reels-reptiles-and-a-fun-time-at-the-movies|website=The Hollywood Reporter India |access-date=13 February 2026}}</ref>
Bryan Durham of ''[[Variety (magazine)|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."<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 February 2026 |last=Durham |first=Bryan |title='Tu Yaa Main' Review: This Adarsh Gourav-Shanaya Kapoor Croc-Horror Struggles With Its Own Coolness |url=https://varietyindia.com/tu-yaa-main-review-this-adarsh-gourav-shanaya-kapoor-croc-horror-struggles-with-its-own-coolness/|website=Variety India |access-date=13 February 2026}}</ref>

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."<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 February 2026 |last=Rishabh |first=Suri |title=Tu Yaa Main review: A pulpy survival thriller starring Adarsh Gourav and Shanaya Kapoor that bites harder than expected|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/tu-yaa-main-review-a-pulpy-survival-thriller-starring-adarsh-gourav-and-shanaya-kapoor-that-bites-harder-than-expected-101770904842636.html|website=Hindustan Times|access-date=13 February 2026}}</ref> 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."<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 February 2026 |last=Srivastava |first=Abhishek |title=Tu Yaa Main Movie Review: A romance that slips into a deadly trap|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/tu-yaa-main/movie-review/128249677.cms|website=The Times of India|access-date=13 February 2026}}</ref>

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."<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 February 2026 |last=Rao |first=Anisha |title=Tu Yaa Main Review: Shanaya-Adarsh Gourav's thriller bites when you least expect it|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/tu-yaa-main-review-shanaya-kapoo-adarsh-gourav-bejoy-nambiar-thriller-bites-when-you-least-expect-it-2867488-2026-02-13|website=India Today|access-date=13 February 2026}}</ref> ''[[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."<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 February 2026 |last=Hunagma |first=Bollywood |title=Tu Yaa Main Movie Review: TU YAA MAIN is a decently made survival thriller|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/movie/tu-yaa-main/critic-review/tu-yaa-main-movie-review/tu-yaa-main-is-a-decently-made-survival-thriller/|website=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=13 February 2026}}</ref>

[[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."<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 February 2026 |last=Gupta |first=Shubhra |title=Tu Yaa Main movie review: Adarsh Gourav stays watchable as Shanaya Kapoor faces the real danger in Gen Z coded disaster movie|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/tu-yaa-main-movie-review-adarsh-gourav-watchable-shanaya-kapoor-faces-real-danger-gen-z-coded-disaster-movie-10529669/|website=The Indian Express |access-date=13 February 2026}}</ref> 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."<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 February 2026 |last=Sanap |first=Mayur |title=Tu Yaa Main Review: Adarsh Gourav-Shanaya Kapoor's Film Is Too Gimmicky|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/tu-yaa-main-review-adarsh-gourav-shanaya-kapoors-film-is-too-gimmicky/20260213.htm|website=Rediff.com|access-date=13 February 2026}}</ref>

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."<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 February 2026 |last=Gupta |first=Hardika |title=Tu Yaa Main Review: The Crocodile Delivers More Bite Than Shanaya Kapoor-Adarsh Gourav's Love Storyy|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/tu-yaa-main-review-the-crocodile-delivers-more-bite-than-shanaya-kapoor-adarsh-gouravs-love-story-2-stars-10998826|website=NDTV|access-date=13 February 2026}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|tt36118360}}
* {{BH movie|tu-yaa-main}}

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