Tu Yaa Main: All you need to know about Parvathy Thiruvothu's cameo in Adarsh Gourav and Shanaya Kapoor's survival thriller

Parvathy Thiruvothu had a noteworthy cameo in director Bejoy Nambiar's recently released survival thriller Tu Yaa Main, which hit the big screens on February 13, 2026. Despite Adarsh Gourav and Shanaya Kapoor being the film's leads, the actor's brief appearance as a scuba diver has garnered attention from both audiences and critics.

What role does Parvathy Thiruvothu play in Tu Yaa Main?

The leads of Tu Yaa Main are on holiday in a Konkan resort when Parvathy plays a deaf and mute guest. She has a critical scene in the film where her character meets Kapoor's Avani Shah (as "Ms. Vanity" online). Some have called this exchange a "narrative anchor" since it provides a welcome break from the film's typically tense atmosphere and a welcome dose of tenderness and kindness.

The first half introduces the character and sets the scene for the socioeconomic disparity between the two main characters, an affluent influencer named Avani and a rapper from Nalasopara named Maruti Kadam, played by Adarsh Gourav. Subtlety is the name of Parvathy's performance, which relies solely on her body language and facial expressions to evoke emotion. Before the film shifts into its survival horror second half, commentators have praised her encounter with Avani for showing a more vulnerable and softer side of the influential protagonist.

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Why did Bejoy Nambiar choose Parvathy for this silent role?

With Parvathy's cameo, Nambiar, who is renowned for his distinctive visual choices and rich storytelling, has grounded the film's more experimental aspects. A concentration on subtle acting rather than dialogue-driven exposition is shown by the director's decision to rope in an experienced performer like Parvathy in a silent role.

Some of the more surprising aspects of Tu Yaa Main have been the early reviews, which have praised the cameo. Many critics felt that Parvathy's presence added an extra level of emotional complexity to the writing, while others felt that the character was underused considering her calibre. This film is based on the 2018 Thai smash hit The Pool and follows a couple as they try to outsmart a crocodile in a pool that is 20 feet deep. Parvathy's character briefly breaks through the tight quarters of the survival sequences.

How is Tu Yaa Main performing at the box office?

Over the course of its opening weekend, the film maintained a consistent number of ticket sales, with younger viewers captivated by the survival genre and the film's focus on influential people. Parvathy's casting in this production is likely to please fans of her independent, highly regarded Malayalam films.

Following her debut in Tu Yaa Main, Parvathy's schedule for the rest of 2026 is jam-packed. She just finished filming I, Nobody with Prithviraj Sukumaran and directed by Nissam Basheer. Ajitpal Singh's HRX-Amazon series Storm features her as the lead, and Shahad's upcoming film Prathama Drishtya Kuttakkaar will see the actor in the role of a police officer.

Tu Yaa Main FAQs:

Q: Is Tu Yaa Main a remake of a Thai movie?

A: Yes, Tu Yaa Main is an official Hindi adaptation of the 2018 Thai survival thriller The Pool. While the original film focused primarily on the survival aspect, Bejoy Nambiar’s version adds a modern Indian layer by portraying the protagonists as social media influencers dealing with urban class divides.

Q: Who plays the scuba instructor in Tu Yaa Main?

A: Parvathy Thiruvothu plays the scuba instructor. In a notable creative choice by director Bejoy Nambiar, Parvathy’s character is deaf and mute, requiring her to deliver a powerful, non-verbal performance that critics have called a "narrative anchor" for the film.

Q: When was Tu Yaa Main released in theatres?

A: Tu Yaa Main was released in cinemas on February 13, 2026, strategically timed for the Valentine’s Day weekend.