The teaser for Shanaya Kapoor’s debut film, “Tu Yaa Main,” directed by Bejoy Nambiar, has been released online, generating mixed reactions. Kapoor portrays an influencer in this survival thriller alongside Adarsh Gourav, as they face a man-eating crocodile. The teaser is visually striking and features a revamped old Hindi song, captivating audiences. Reddit users expressed surprise at Kapoor’s screen presence, contrasting it with the lackluster performances of other nepo kids like Khushi Kapoor. Comments noted that even a mediocre performance from Shanaya might gain acclaim due to the low standards set by her peers. The film is scheduled for release on Valentine’s Day 2026.
Mar 12, 2025 12:23 PM IST
The teaser for Shanaya Kapoor’s upcoming film made its debut online on Tuesday. She will be starring in Bejoy Nambiar’s Tu Yaa Main.
After being labeled as the ‘next nepo kid’ awaiting her Bollywood debut for years, Shanaya Kapoor finally got her chance to exhibit her acting talent to audiences. The announcement teaser for her film directed by Bejoy Nambiar, named Tu Yaa Main, was released on Tuesday, and the collective verdict online has been ‘not bad’.
Teaser Announcement for Tu Yaa Main
The film will also feature Adarsh Gourav. Together, they play social media influencers who must evade a man-eating crocodile in this thrilling survival story. True to Bejoy Nambiar’s signature style, the teaser is vibrant, visually stunning, and engaging. As usual, he revived a classic Hindi track, Chori Chori Yoon Jab from Sunny Deol and Neelam’s Paap Ki Duniya, infusing it with a fresh spin.
What Are People on Reddit Saying About Shanaya?
Predictably, Shanaya garnered the majority of the attention due to the lengthy wait she faced for her own film teaser to come out. Reddit users were particularly intrigued by her screen presence. Many attributed the expectations to the significantly lowered standards set by her cousin Khushi Kapoor and Ibrahim Ali Khan after their recent release, Nadaaniyan.
“Right now, I feel like anyone can outperform Khushi Kapoor,” one comment stated. “The bar has dropped to the bare minimum. We have no option but to compare between the lackluster,” remarked another user.
“This is hilarious. Shanaya’s timing is impeccable; Khushi has set the bar so low that people will think anything she does is great,” another user humorously noted. “Khushi Kapoor has sacrificed her opportunity for Shanaya to shine,” commented one more. “Honestly, I liked this brief clip or whatever it is. I’m not jumping to conclusions just yet, but I don’t dislike her here,” another user shared.
“Just a couple of minutes of her performance gave me some hope. I know the standards are low, and after the likes of Khushi, Janhvi, Sara, Ananya, Agastya, and Ibrahim, even if Shanaya delivers a mediocre performance, she’ll likely seize the spotlight claiming to be the ‘best nepo product.’ It’s amusing how debuting last has turned into an advantage for her.”
Tu Yaa Main is produced by Anand L Rai and is scheduled for release on Valentine’s Day next year. Shanaya is also currently in production for Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan alongside Vikrant Massey.
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