Adarsh Gourav says Tu Yaa Main March video was just an announcement, not a teaser

India Today

23-05-2025

Actors Adarsh Gourav and Shanaya Kapoor are set to star in 'Tu Yaa Main', an upcoming film directed by Bejoy Nambiar and produced by Anand L Rai. The teaser, released in March, got the fans excited. However, during his recent podcast appearance, Gourav revealed that the film's principal photography is yet to begin, and that it wasn't even a teaser.Speaking on the Untriggered podcast, Gourav clarified that what audiences saw wasn't a teaser from the actual film, but an announcement video meant to "test the waters." He explained, 'We just shot the announcement video, which wasn't even the teaser of the film. We haven't shot the film. We are going to begin shooting in June this year. You know how sometimes, films release an announcement video just to create buzz or test the waters. It's not that they are uncertain about making the film - at least, I hope not. This isn't getting shelved.'advertisementDespite the lack of footage from the film itself, the announcement generated strong early interest, largely due to its unique premise. Gourav described 'Tu Yaa Main' as a 'creature feature' that starts as a romance but takes a thrilling turn with the arrival of a menacing creature, a man-eating crocodile. He and Shanaya will play social media influencers trying to survive the unexpected horror.
Speaking about the filming of the announcement video, Gourav admitted the creative process was still evolving at the time. 'I feel like when we shot it, we had only a preliminary understanding of the character, because we were working off the sides provided to us. I have read the script, but it's changed a lot from what it was six months ago. So you end up projecting your own idea of the character because you haven't yet done the research. This is where good directing and editing save your a**. All the wrong choices I made as an actor that day were edited out,' he added.advertisementThe film is slated for release on Valentine's Day next year. Meanwhile, both lead actors are staying busy. Shanaya Kapoor is currently filming 'Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan' opposite Vikrant Massey. Directed by Santosh Singh and backed by Zee Studios and Mini Films, the romantic musical is scheduled for release on July 11.Adarsh Gourav is also preparing for his South Indian debut in a Telugu psychological thriller. The untitled project, directed by Baba Shashank and produced by Jahnavi, daughter of 'RRR' producer DVV Danayya, is expected to hit theatres later this year. Must Watch