Tu Ya Main box office first day: Slow start for Shanaya-Adarsh’s thriller
Survival thriller Tu Ya Main starring Shanaya Kapoor and Adarsh Gaurav took a cautious start at the Indian box office with an estimated Rs 55 lakh on the first day. Despite mixed reviews and modest engagement, the film’s unique premise and a stronger start than the lead cast’s previous films gives hope for better performances going forward.
For a movie that throws its heroes in a pond with crocodiles, you and me Made a splash at the box office with great caution. The Shanaya Kapoor and Adarsh Gaurav-led survival thriller took a modest start on Friday and, according to early data, has collected an estimated Rs 55 lakh on the first day in India.
Directed by Bejoy Nambiar, the film screened in 1,239 shows across the country and recorded an average occupancy of only 6 percent, pointing to a slow initial response despite sustained pre-release buzz and promotion.
said that, you and me This marks a step forward for its lead actors compared to recent box-office performances. Shanaya Kapoor’s 2025 romantic drama mischief of eyes Adarsh Gaurav’s film coming in 2024 had taken an opening of Rs 30 lakh. Superboys of Malegaon Collected Rs 50 lakh on the first day. Beating both figures, the survival thriller delivers a relatively strong start for the pair.
The film revolves around social media influencers Avni, known as Miss Vanity (Shanaya Kapoor), and Maruti, who goes by the online alias Flopara (Adarsh Gaurav). What starts off as a romantic vacation soon turns into a nightmare when the two find themselves trapped inside a swimming pool with a crocodile, leading to a tense battle for survival.
The film, backed by producers Aanand L Rai, Himanshu Sharma and Vinod Bhanushali, released in theaters on Friday. It attempts to blend survival drama with social commentary, using influencer culture as a lens to explore the fear, privilege, and vulnerability that arise when life collides with real danger.
Critical response so far has been mixed. India Today The film was awarded three stars, stating, “Tu Ya Main is not a neat, sophisticated thriller, and that’s part of its charm. It’s messy in some places, intense in others, and deeply committed to making you feel uncomfortable.”
While the opening numbers remain at a low level, you and me Stands out for its unconventional premise within mainstream Hindi cinema. The coming days will be crucial in determining whether word-of-mouth promotion can help the film gain popularity and reach a stable position at the box-office.