Tu Yaa Main Review: Shanaya Kapoor-Adarsh Gourav’s Survival Thriller Needed More Bite
Rating: 2.5/5
Cast: Shanaya Kapoor, Adarsh Gourav
Director: Bejoy Nambiar
Storyline:
Maruti aka Aala Flowpara (Adarsh Gourav), a rapper from Nalasopara, and Avani aka Miss Vanity (Shanaya Kapoor), a glamorous influencer, come from totally different worlds but end up falling for each other.
Their getaway to a secluded resort turns into a nightmare when they’re left stranded in an empty swimming pool, facing a deadly crocodile.
As they fight to survive against the predator, the two must also deal with their unresolved issues. Will they make it out alive, together?
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Tu Yaa Main Review:
On paper, this film sounds like a wild ride, and for a bit, it actually is. It starts off on a promising note but is unable to stay afloat.
Shanaya Kapoor shows clear improvement here. She’s still not mind-blowing, but the role smartly plays to her strengths. As an urban influencer, she feels comfortable, believable, and far more at ease than in her earlier outing.
Adarsh Gourav, on the other hand, is pitch-perfect. As a rapper from Nalasopara, he feels completely organic, slipping into the character with natural ease. His performance is authentic and, at times, hilarious. The chemistry between Shanaya and Adarsh also works surprisingly well. It feels playful and easy-going.
Where the film stumbles badly is its pacing. The setup drags on for far too long, taking its own sweet time to get to the point. For a survival thriller, it just isn’t gripping enough early on. And once the survival angle finally kicks in, things go downhill.
The way the characters land in this dangerous situation is honestly quite stupid, and the second half is filled with contrived moments that stretch logic thin. A more believable, tighter survival plot was badly needed.
The shoddy crocodile CGI doesn’t help either, breaking immersion during some peak scenes. That said, Bejoy Nambiar still manages to create a claustrophobic atmosphere, and a few vulnerable character moments briefly shine through. Credit where it’s due… the music is pretty cool though.
Overall, the premise did have potential, but flashes of style aren’t enough to save a film that needed tighter writing, better pacing, and a far more believable survival story.
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