Tu Yaa Main, with Shanaya Kapoor and Adarsh Gourav leading the way, pulled off a bit of a shocker on its second day at the box office. Friday looked pretty bleak, just 60 lakh in the bag, hardly enough to make a ripple. But come Saturday, the film shot up to about ₹1.5 crore. That’s more than double its opening and suddenly, people are talking about a possible comeback for this survival thriller.

The movie dropped on February 13, 2026, right in the thick of a tough fight with O Romeo starring Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri. Not the easiest release window, honestly. Most early trade chatter said Bejoy Nambiar’s film could use a little Valentine’s Day magic, good word of mouth and couples searching for something different. With O Romeo hogging the limelight, Tu Yaa Main just couldn’t get enough screens or bums in seats on Friday.

But Saturday? Different story. Estimates now put the day 2 numbers at ₹1.5 crore, a huge jump. The occupancy rate? Around 15 percent, which isn’t wild but definitely better than day one. The movie seemed to really pick up steam in the evening and night shows, as word spread and more young people showed up.

Valentine’s weekend helped, for sure. Social media started buzzing about the film’s weirdly perfect “datefright” vibe, a mix of romance and survival that’s not your typical heart-shaped box of chocolates. The whole crocodile drama seems to be pulling in curious couples and even a few repeat viewers. The filmmakers pushed this as a high-anxiety, edge-of-your-seat date movie, and, judging by Saturday’s numbers, that angle’s finally catching on.

So what’s the story? Tu Yaa Main is an Indian remake of the Thai survival film The Pool. Shanaya Kapoor plays Avani Shah, an influencer with a huge following, while Adarsh Gourav is Maruti Kadam, a scrappier content creator. Their romantic date goes south, fast, when they end up trapped with a crocodile, turning their cozy day into a fight for their lives. It’s tense, it’s emotional, and the short runtime means it doesn’t drag. Early viewers seem pretty impressed.

This isn’t Shanaya Kapoor’s first rodeo, she had Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan before this. Adarsh Gourav, who wowed in The White Tiger, brings real grit. And Bejoy Nambiar, who knows his way around a slick thriller, keeps things tight and visually striking.

Even with the Saturday leap, the numbers are still small potatoes compared to O Romeo. Tu Yaa Main is running on a limited number of screens, and Sunday and Monday will tell us if this boost has legs. If it holds strong, the weekend total could actually look decent, setting up a solid run into the weekdays. But if the buzz dies down, it might fizzle out fast.

Right now, the trade is watching closely. Good reviews and the Valentine’s Day wave have given Tu Yaa Main a lift, but that big-canvas competition has definitely made things tough. For a smaller thriller like this, it needs to keep building on momentum, not just spike for a day.

Still, Tu Yaa Main brings a breath of fresh air, a blend of romance and survival that stands out from the current crowd. With day 2 showing a real turnaround, the next few days will be make-or-break. If you’re after something intense and offbeat this weekend, this crocodile survival thriller just might be your ticket.