Tu Yaa Main X (Twitter) review: Shanaya Kapoor and Adarsh Gourav’s survival thriller gets a mixed reaction from netizens despite ‘fresh concept’
Tu Yaa Main X (Twitter) review: While some fans loved Shanaya Kapoor and Adarsh Gourav’s survival thriller irrespective of its flaws, others were not too impressed and called it a ‘one time watch.’
Last Updated: 06.25 PM, Feb 13, 2026
Tu Yaa Main X (Twitter) review: Bejoy Nambiar’s survival thriller is getting a mixed reaction on social media. Starring Adarsh Gourav and Shanaya Kapoor in the lead, Tu Yaa Main is a romantic thriller that clashed with Shahid Kapoor and Vishal Bhardwaj’s O’Romeo. Both the movies are facing a stiff competition from each other as they hustle at the box office for a higher occupancy and collection. While some fans loved Tu Yaa Main irrespective of its flaws, others were not too impressed and called it a ‘one time watch.’ Read on to know more about Tu Yaa Main’s performance..
How are netizens reacting to Tu Yaa Main?
Whenever a film gets released, fans quickly share their perspective and reviews on the internet to give others a fair idea about its cinematic worth. These early responses offer a major impact on the film’s performance as word of mouth publicity can turn its fate. As Shanaya Kapoor and Adarsh Gourav’s romantic and survival thriller film titled Tu Yaa Main marched in the theatres today, many fans and critics have shared their thoughts on the film.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), a netizen shared that the movie is a one time watch. Although it has a fresh concept and Adarsh Gourav’s stunning performance, Shanaya Kapoor’s acting has spoiled the film. “Watched Tu Yaa Main today. Fresh concept but terrible performance by Shanaya Kapoor ruined it. Adarsh was gud. Overall one time watch.”
Another one appreciated its ambition despite the flaws that comes in between the run. Sharing the thoughts, a netizen wrote, “Tu Yaa Main is an ambitious experiment that works in parts. It's a "date fright" movie that offers enough thrills to keep you engaged, even if the logic occasionally slips into the deep end.“
Lauding the compelling mix of romance and suspense in Tu Yaa Main, a cinephile shared, “Love stories don’t usually come with a side of suspense, but #TuYaaMain makes it work so well. Props to #AanandLRai and #ColourYellow for backing cinema that isn’t afraid to surprise.”
Tu Yaa Main has received a mixed bag of reactions from the viewers. While some appreciated the unique romance and thriller blend with nail biting crocodile suspense, others were left disappointed and gave it a 1 star rating adding to the haunting silence of an empty theatre.
Who leads Tu Yaa Main?
From the makers of Shaitan and Wazir comes Tu Yaa Main. Touted to be a mix of romance and survival thriller, the movie centers around an influencer and a rapper who finds them grappling for their lives when they get stuck with a deadly crocodile. The movie is a Hindi remake of Thai film The Pool and is produced by Aanand L. Rai and Himanshu Sharma. It features Shanaya Kapoor and Adarsh Gourav in the lead.
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Is O’Romeo getting good reviews?
Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri’s romantic drama film is helmed by the seasoned director, Vishal Bhardwaj. The story centers around crime lords, rivalry, love and betrayal. It features Shahid Kapoor as Ustara and Triptii as Afsha. The movie garnered rave reviews from fans for its solid narrative, writing and standout performances of the cast.
It will be fascinating to decode which romance film races ahead at the box office this Valentine’s weekend.
Tu Ya Main FAQs:
Q: Where to watch Tu Yaa Main?
A. You can watch Tu Yaa Main in theatres. It clashed at the box office with Shahid Kapoor's O'Romeo.
Q: When will Tu Yaa Main premiere on OTT?
A: Tu Yaa Main is expected to drop on Netflix in April after its theatrical run window.
Q: Is Tu Yaa Main getting a good response?
A: Tu Yaa Main is getting a mixed reaction from fans as some liked the fresh concept and crocodile stunts, others called it a one time watch.
Q: Who are the lead actors in Tu Yaa Main?
A: Tu Yaa Main stars Adarsh Gourav as a rapper and Shanaya Kapoor as an influencer. The cast also features Parul Gulati in a supporting role.