Adarsh Gourav on ‘Tu Yaa Main’: “These films aren’t just performances, they’re experiences”
BAFTA-nominated actor Adarsh Gourav opens up about high-concept cinema and his upcoming film Tu Yaa Main.
Bollywood can be a loud place, and the internet is even louder. Just ask Shanaya Kapoor.
The young actor, who stepped into films last year, is learning how to survive not just on screen but also online. Between comments on her looks, opinions on her work, and a new thriller where a crocodile refuses to stay calm, Shanaya is clearly having a moment and she’s talking about it honestly.
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A debut that put her in the spotlight
Shanaya Kapoor made her Bollywood debut in 2025 with ‘Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan’ starring opposite Vikrant Massey. The film introduced her to wide audience and as expected, also brought instant attention on social media.
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Praise, criticism, trolling all came together. Since then, Shanaya has been a regular topic of discussion online especially around her appearance and performance.
Why she reads the comments anyway
In a recent chat with Zoom, Shanaya opened up about how she deals with online reactions. She admitted that she actively looks for audience approval and believes that understanding people’s opinions is part of the job.
She said she often engages with comments because she wants to know how people really feel about her.
According to her, ignoring everything is not the solution when you are trying to grow in a public-facing career.
Where she draws the line
That said, Shanaya is clear about one thing. Comments about her looks, like remarks on her face or jawline, are something she tries to ignore.
She admitted that such comments can be hurtful and make things emotionally difficult at times, especially when she tries to escape from the negativity but can’t fully do so.
Shanaya explained that when comments focus on her acting or dancing, she treats them differently. Even if the feedback is negative or badly worded, she sees it as constructive criticism. For her, the audience has the right to express opinions about her work.
She also acknowledged that such comments can sting, but she looks at them as reality checks that help her improve.
Her mother is her safe space
Like many people dealing with online pressure, Shanaya has a support system. When comments affect her deeply, she turns to her mother Maheep Kapoor, who she described as her closest friend.
Talking things out at home helps her process the emotional weight that sometimes comes with public scrutiny.
Shanaya Kapoor’s new movie with Adarsh Gourav
While Shanaya navigates real-life criticism, her next film throws her into a very different kind of danger. She will soon be seen in Bejoy Nambiar’s ‘Tu Yaa Main’, a survival drama adapted from the Thai action-horror film ‘The Pool’.
The trailer for the film was released on Thursday and runs for three minutes and twenty seconds.
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The trailer begins on a clever note. A DVD of Rakesh Roshan’s cult film ‘Khoon Bhari Maang’ plays on screen showing the famous crocodile attack scene featuring Rekha.
The story introduces two content creators from very different backgrounds. Shanaya plays a social media influencer called Miss Vanity, while Adarsh Gourav plays Aalaa Flowpura from Nalasopara.
They connect through a social-media collaboration meant to increase reach and visibility. Over time, their professional partnership slowly turns into a tentative romance.
Things take a dark turn during what seems like a vacation. Shanaya’s character is relaxing in swimming pool when she notices crocodile nearby. Panic sets in quickly. Two characters end up trapped in the pool as crocodile keeps attacking.
In one tense moment, Shanaya asks why crocodile isn’t killing them instantly. Adarsh’s character replies by pointing out that in ‘Khoon Bhari Maang’, Rekha was attacked immediately.
Their escape attempts fail, and the trailer ends on a grim note with Shanaya’s character bleeding as the crocodile finally strikes.
Tuu Yaa Main: Release date and box office clash
Produced by Aanand L Rai and Himanshu Sharma under the Colour Yellow banner, ‘Tu Yaa Main’ looks like a survival thriller hidden inside a modern love story.
The film is set to release in theatres during Valentine’s Week on February 13, 2026. It will face box office competition from Shahid Kapoor and Vishal Bhardwaj’s ‘O’Romeo’, another film that explores a darker side of love.
Also Read: ‘Tu Yaa Main’ teaser: Adarsh Gourav, Shanaya Kapoor’s fun collaboration takes terrifying turn; release date out
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