Love and tense battles go hand-in-hand. In Tu Yaa Main, featuring Shanaya Kapoor and Adarsh Gourav, it intensifies more. Boggled down with a lot of scaley battles, crocodile turns out to be a metaphor in their love story. They quest for survival along the path they want to collaborate on a project. The narrative is set in Mumbai, where Maruti Kadam (Adarsh Gourav), a street-smart rapper known as “Aala Flowpara” from Nalasopara, meets Avani Shah (Shanaya Kapoor), a wealthy, high-profile influencer known as “Miss Vanity”—they get entangled in love and a project collaboration.
What strikes a chord is that their social classification does not play the antagonist here. Neither of them let it become a confrontational issue in their relationship, yet it persists somewhere. Maruti has 20,000 followers, and Avani has millions. Their project collaboration takes shape, and their connection blossoms. However, things take a scaley turn while they set out for a romantic getaway. They end up in a dilapidated resort, with zero hospitality. There, they find themselves trapped in a 20-foot-deep, empty swimming pool being drained for the monsoon. A vicious crocodile enters the pool—and their fight begins in metaphors.
The narrative exudes a distinctly contemporary vibe, pulsing with the rhythms of social media—where likes, shares, and subscriptions are the currency of influence. Here, the film explores the pervasive impact of influencer culture, embodied by its protagonists—both internet personalities familiar to today’s digital landscape. However, the film falters under the weight of its length, stretching to an arduous 145–150 minutes. A story like Tu Ya Main could have unfolded more effectively within a tighter frame; as it drags on, the emotional core is overshadowed by relentless crocodile attacks, leaving love and nuance by the wayside. The delicate balance is ultimately lost.
But it delivers the classic Bejoy Nambiar vibe, so it pulls you in for a gluey watch. Shanaya Kapoor and Adarsh Gourav both deliver fierce performances, embodying their roles and the characterisation—both driven by ambition. The background score masterfully escalates the tension, enveloping the audience in a lush, immersive soundscape that enhances every moment.
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